Ques. 1JEE Main 2025, 23 January (Morning Shift)
The correct set of ions (aqueous solution) with same colour from the following is:
- V2+, Cr3+, Mn3+
- Ti4+, V4+, Mn2+
- Sc3+, Ti3+, Cr2+
- Zn2+, V3+, Fe3+
Answer
(1) V2+, Cr3+, Mn3+
Solution
Concept: colour comes from d–d transitions; d0 and d10 ions are colourless.
(1) V2+ (d3), Cr3+ (d3), Mn3+ (d4): all violet ✓
(2) colourless, blue, pink; (3) colourless, purple, blue; (4) colourless, green, yellow ⇒ all different
Answer: (1)