AIIMS2019Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry

AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Properties of Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

Yellow color of chlorine water fades because of:

A

Form HCl\text{HCl} & HOCl\text{HOCl}

B

Chlorine gas escapes

C

ClO2+H2\text{ClO}_2 + \text{H}_2

D

Cl2O\text{Cl}_2\text{O}

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The pale yellow color of bismuth carbonate (Bi₂(CO₃)₃) is attributed to the presence of Bi³⁺ ions, which exhibit color due to their electronic transitions. In contrast, the carbonates of Hg₂²⁺, Sr²⁺, and Li⁺ are colorless because these metal ions do not have unpaired d-electrons, preventing any electronic transitions that would result in color. This distinction highlights the role of electronic structure in determining the color of metal carbonates.

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