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`Zn^(2+)` salt are white while `Cu^(2+)` salts are blue. Assign reason.

Answer» `Cu^(2+)` ion `(3d^(9))` has one filled d-orbitals. Therefore , it has an urge to take part in d-d transition. The compounds containing `Cu^(2+)` ion (e.g., `CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O`) are coloured. `Zn^(2+)` ion `(3d^(10))` has completely filled d-orbitals and there is ano scope for any electron transition. Therefore, `Zn^(2+)` salt are white and not coloured.


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