NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-17

  • question_answer
    Which of the following transition metal ions is not coloured?

    A) \[{{V}^{3+}}\]                               

    B) \[C{{u}^{+}}\]                   

    C)      \[N{{i}^{2+}}\]                  

    D)      \[C{{o}^{2+}}\]   

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[{{V}^{3+}}=23-3=20=[Ar]3{{d}^{2}}\]  (2 unpaired electrons = green) \[C{{u}^{+}}=29-1=28=[Ar]\,3{{d}^{10}}\] (Number of unpaired electrons = colourless) \[N{{i}^{2+}}=28-2=26=[Ar]3{{d}^{8}}\] (2 unpaired electrons = green) \[C{{o}^{2+}}=27-2=25[Ar]3{{d}^{7}}\] 3 (unpaired electrons = pink) Hence, the correct option is (b).


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