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9.25     Explain the violet colour of the complex [Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}on the basis of crystal field theory.

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In ground state,Ti has 23 electrons with electronic configuration 3d34s2.

The oxidation state of Ti in the given compound is +3.

Hence it will now have the configuration 3d2. Since it has 2 unpaired electrons and has the ability to undergo d-d transition, the given complex gives violet colour.

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