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With respect to d block elements:
Which one of the following forms a colourless solution in aq medium ?

A

`Cr^(3+)`

B

`Ti^(3+)`

C

`Sc^(3+)`

D

`V^(3+)`

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To determine which d-block element forms a colorless solution in an aqueous medium, we need to analyze the electronic configurations of the given options and identify whether they have unpaired electrons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Color of d-block Elements**: - The color of a d-block element in solution is influenced by the presence of unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals. - If the d-orbitals are either fully filled or empty, the solution will be colorless. If there is at least one unpaired electron, the solution will be colored. 2. **Identify the Given Elements**: - We will analyze the electronic configurations of the following d-block elements: Chromium (Cr³⁺), Titanium (Ti³⁺), Scandium (Sc³⁺), and Vanadium (V³⁺). 3. **Determine Electronic Configuration**: - **Chromium (Cr³⁺)**: - Atomic number of Cr = 24 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ - For Cr³⁺, remove 3 electrons: [Ar] 3d³ (3 unpaired electrons) → **Colored** - **Titanium (Ti³⁺)**: - Atomic number of Ti = 22 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d² 4s² - For Ti³⁺, remove 3 electrons: [Ar] 3d¹ (1 unpaired electron) → **Colored** - **Scandium (Sc³⁺)**: - Atomic number of Sc = 21 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d³ 4s² - For Sc³⁺, remove 3 electrons: [Ar] 3d⁰ (0 unpaired electrons) → **Colorless** - **Vanadium (V³⁺)**: - Atomic number of V = 23 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d³ 4s² - For V³⁺, remove 3 electrons: [Ar] 3d² (2 unpaired electrons) → **Colored** 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the given options, only **Scandium (Sc³⁺)** forms a colorless solution in aqueous medium as it has no unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals. ### Final Answer: **Scandium (Sc³⁺) forms a colorless solution in aqueous medium.**
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