Analytical Chemistry Question 105

Question: The aqueous solutions of the following salts will be coloured in the case of

[IIT 1990]

Options:

A) $ Zn{{(NO_3)}_2} $

B) $ LiNO_3 $

C) $ CrCl_3 $

D) Potash alum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CrCl_3,\ as\ C{r^{+3}}\ \Rightarrow \ 3d^{3}, $ has unpaired electron in d-orbital as a result it will show paramagnetism and thus forms coloured complexes.