MCQ
Salts of which elements are generally coloured :
  • Transition
  • B
    Normal
  • C
    Lanthanides
  • D
    Inner-transition

Answer

Correct option: A.
Transition
(a) Transition
Explanation : Transition elements are generally known for their ability to form coloured compounds because the electrons in the valence shell of transition metals can absorb visible light, leading to the absorption of certain wavelengths and the reflection of others, which gives rise to colour. Lanthanides and Inner-transition elements can also form coloured compounds, but the colouration in their compounds is less intense compared to transition elements. Thus, they are not as well-known for their colourful compounds as transition elements.

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