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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 37

Question 37

Metals and their Compounds

The coloured nature of transition metal ions are associated with their partially filled

  1. A.f-orbital.
  2. B.s-orbital.
  3. C.p-orbital.
  4. D.d-orbital.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (d-orbital.)

Explanation

Electrons moving between partly filled d-orbitals absorb visible light, so the ions appear coloured.