Question

Assertion : $[Ti(H_{2}O)_{ 6}]Cl_{3}$ on heating becomes colourless.
Reason: Water is removed on heating $[Ti(H_{2}O )_{ 6}]Cl_{3}$.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In the absence of ligand, crystal field splitting does not occur and hence the substance is colourless.