JEE Main 2021Chemistryd and f Block ElementsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (22 Jul Shift 1)

Question

The set having ions which are coloured and paramagnetic both is -

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Correct answer
ACu2+, Cr3+, Sc+

Step-by-step explanation

Cu2+:[Ar]3 d94 s0
Cr3+:[Ar]3 d34 s0
Sc+:[Ar]3 d14 s1

All are coloured and paramagnetic due to presence of unpaired electrons.

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