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The D-And-f-Block Elements

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Why are the compounds of transition elements usually coloured, both in the solid state and in aqueous solution?

Solution

The compounds of transition element are usually coloured both in solid state and in aqueous solution. The colour of these complex is due to adsorption of some radiation form visible light which is used in promoting an electron form one of the d- shells to another.

Some More Questions From The d-And-f-Block Elements Chapter

In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn(Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is the lowest i.e., 26, kJ mol. Why?

The E° (M²⁺/M) value for copper is positive (+ 0.34 V). What is possibility the reason for this?

How would you account for the irregular variation of ionisation enthalpies (first and second) in the first series of the transition elements?

Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only?

Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr²⁺ or Fe²⁺ and why?

Explain why Cu⁺ ion is not stable in aqueous solutions?

Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Why?

On what ground can you say that scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but zinc (Z = 30) is not?

The outer electronic configuration of copper is 3d¹⁰ 4s¹, yet it is considered transition element. Why?

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