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Which of the following is a colourless complex ion?

A

`[Cu(NH_(3))_(4)]^(1+)`

B

`[Cr(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(3+)`

C

`[FeF_(6)]^(3-)`

D

`[Mn(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(3+)`

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To determine which of the following complex ions is colorless, we need to analyze the oxidation states and electronic configurations of the metal ions in each complex. A complex is colorless if it has no unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Complex Ions**: The options provided are: - A) [Cu(NH3)4]⁺ - B) [Cr(H2O)6]³⁺ - C) [FeF6]³⁻ - D) [Mn(H2O)6]³⁺ 2. **Analyze Option A: [Cu(NH3)4]⁺** - Oxidation State: Cu is in +1 oxidation state. - Electronic Configuration: Cu⁺ has the configuration [Ar] 4s⁰ 3d¹⁰. - Unpaired Electrons: There are 0 unpaired electrons. - Conclusion: This complex is colorless. 3. **Analyze Option B: [Cr(H2O)6]³⁺** - Oxidation State: Cr is in +3 oxidation state. - Electronic Configuration: Cr³⁺ has the configuration [Ar] 4s⁰ 3d³. - Unpaired Electrons: There are 3 unpaired electrons. - Conclusion: This complex is colored. 4. **Analyze Option C: [FeF6]³⁻** - Oxidation State: Fe is in +3 oxidation state. - Electronic Configuration: Fe³⁺ has the configuration [Ar] 4s⁰ 3d⁵. - Unpaired Electrons: There are 5 unpaired electrons. - Conclusion: This complex is colored. 5. **Analyze Option D: [Mn(H2O)6]³⁺** - Oxidation State: Mn is in +3 oxidation state. - Electronic Configuration: Mn³⁺ has the configuration [Ar] 4s⁰ 3d⁴. - Unpaired Electrons: There are 4 unpaired electrons. - Conclusion: This complex is colored. 6. **Final Conclusion**: The only complex that is colorless is option A: [Cu(NH3)4]⁺, as it has no unpaired electrons. ### Answer: The colorless complex ion is **[Cu(NH3)4]⁺** (Option A). ---

To determine which of the following complex ions is colorless, we need to analyze the oxidation states and electronic configurations of the metal ions in each complex. A complex is colorless if it has no unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Complex Ions**: The options provided are: - A) [Cu(NH3)4]⁺ - B) [Cr(H2O)6]³⁺ - C) [FeF6]³⁻ ...
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