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Question

Out of TiF62TiF_6^{2-}, CoF63CoF_6^{3-}, Cu2Cl2Cu_2Cl_2 and NiCl42NiCl_4^{2-} (Z of Ti = 22, Co = 27, Cu = 29, Ni = 28), the colourless species are:

A

TiF62TiF_6^{2-} and CoF63CoF_6^{3-}

B

Cu2Cl2Cu_2Cl_2 and NiCl42NiCl_4^{2-}

C

TiF62TiF_6^{2-} and Cu2Cl2Cu_2Cl_2

D

CoF63CoF_6^{3-} and NiCl42NiCl_4^{2-}

Step-by-Step Solution

The colour of transition metal complexes is generally due to d-d electronic transitions. For this to occur, the metal ion must possess an incomplete d-subshell (d1d^1 to d9d^9) containing unpaired electrons. Ions with empty (d0d^0) or fully filled (d10d^{10}) d-orbitals do not exhibit d-d transitions and are typically colourless.

Let's analyze the oxidation state and electronic configuration of the metal in each species:

  1. TiF62TiF_6^{2-}: Titanium (Z=22, [Ar]3d24s2[Ar]3d^2 4s^2). Oxidation state: x+6(1)=2x=+4x + 6(-1) = -2 \Rightarrow x = +4. Configuration of Ti4+Ti^{4+} is [Ar]3d0[Ar]3d^0. Since it has no d-electrons (d0d^0), it is colourless .
  2. Cu2Cl2Cu_2Cl_2: Copper (Z=29, [Ar]3d104s1[Ar]3d^{10} 4s^1). This is copper(I) chloride. Oxidation state: 2x+2(1)=0x=+12x + 2(-1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +1. Configuration of Cu+Cu^+ is [Ar]3d10[Ar]3d^{10}. Since the d-subshell is fully filled (d10d^{10}), d-d transitions are not possible, making it colourless .
  3. CoF63CoF_6^{3-}: Cobalt (Z=27). Oxidation state is +3. Configuration of Co3+Co^{3+} is 3d63d^6. It has unpaired electrons and is coloured.
  4. NiCl42NiCl_4^{2-}: Nickel (Z=28). Oxidation state is +2. Configuration of Ni2+Ni^{2+} is 3d83d^8. It has unpaired electrons and is coloured.

Therefore, the colourless species are TiF62TiF_6^{2-} and Cu2Cl2Cu_2Cl_2.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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