Asked in UHS MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

Violet color of [Ti(H2O)4]+is due to:

Correct answer: A. Central metal ion

  • A. Central metal ion
  • B. Water molecule
  • C. Complex ion
  • D. Outer anion

Explanation

The central metal ion has the coordination number 4. To bring the electrons from lower to higher energy levels, the photon is absorbed and the colour seen is complementary to the wavelength absorbed.

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