Out of TiF62-, CoF63-, Cu2Cl2 and NiCl42- (Z of Ti = 22, Co = 27, Cu = 29, Ni = 28) the colourless species are
- Cu2Cl2 and NiCl42-
- TiF62- and Cu2Cl2
- CoF63- and NiCl42-
- TiF62- and CoF63-
Answer
(2) TiF62- and Cu2Cl2
Solution
Colour arises from d–d transitions, which need partly filled d orbitals.
TiF62-: Ti4+ = 3d0 colourless
CoF63-: Co3+ = 3d6 coloured
Cu2Cl2: Cu+ = 3d10 colourless
NiCl42-: Ni2+ = 3d8 coloured
Colourless species: TiF62- and Cu2Cl2
Answer: (2)