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The salts of La^(3+) are colourless. Explain.

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Solution :(i) `LA^(3+)` has electronic configuration, `[Xe]4F^(@)`
(ii) Since there are no UNPAIRED electrons in 4f- ORBITAL, `f rarr f` transition is not possible. HENCE `La^(3+)` ions do not absorb radiations in visible region, and they are colourless.


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