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Why `Sc^(3+)` salts are colourless whereas `Cr^(3+)` salts are coloured.

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In `3+` oxidation state, Sc does not contains unpaired electrons while `Cr` possess three unpaired electrons. Hence `Cr^(3+)` salts are coloured.
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