The aqueous solution of the salt will be colored in the case of:
A
Zn(NO3)2
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B
LiNO3
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C
Co(NO3)2
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D
CrCl3
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Solution
The correct option is DCrCl3 Both Co2+ as well as Cr3+ are coloured. The former is blue and the latter is blue-green. This is largely due low-energy d−d transitions.