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प्रश्न
Explain why Zn2+ salts are white whereas Cu2+ salts are coloured.
उत्तर
Zn2+(3d10) salts have no impaired electrons but Cu2-(3d9) salts have one unpaired electrons. Hence Zn2+ salts are white while Cu2- salts are coloured.
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