Sunday 24 April 2016

Which ion is coloured Cu+ or Cu2+ ?
Cu in neutral state Z = 29
1S2 2S22P63S23P64S23d9 which rearranges as 1S2 2S22P63S23P64S13d10
Cu+  1S2 2S22P63S23P64S0 3d10

Cu2+ is 1S2 2S22P63S23P64S0 3d9

Cu 2+ is coloured since d-d transition takes place in Cu2+ which has 3d9 in its electronic  configuration  whereas Cu+ has completely filled d orbital where such a transition is not possible.

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