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Compounds of $\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}$ are not colored, but those of $\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}$ and $\mathrm{V}^{3+}$ are. Why?
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The color of a compound is determined by the presence of partially filled d-orbitals in the metal ion, which can absorb visible light and undergo electronic transitions. Show more…
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