Question

Statement 1: $Ti(H_{2}O)^{3+}$ is coloured ion while $Sc(H_{2}O)_{6}^{3+}$ is colourless.
Statement 2:$Ti^{3+}$ has $3d^{1}$ configuration whereas $Sc^{3+}$ has no unpaired electron and thus d-d transition is not possible.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• B. Ifboth Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both statements are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.