Question:

$[Sc(H_2O)_6 ]^{3+}$ ion is

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • colourless and diamagnetic
  • coloured and octahedral
  • colourless and paramagnetic
  • coloured and paramagnetic
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$[Sc(H_2O)_6 ]^{3+}$,oxidation state of Sc is + 3. $\because\, Sc^{3+}$ has no unpaired electrons. $\therefore [Sc(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$ is diamagnetic and colourless.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.