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Magnetic Properties & ColourD & F Block

Why is Ti4+Ti^{4+} colourless whileTi3+ Ti^{3+}is purple?.

Expert Answer

Ti4+Ti^{4+} is 3d03d^0 (no d-d transition possible). Ti3+Ti^{3+} is 3d13d^1 (absorbs visible light for d-d transition).

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