(a) Account for the following :
(i) is coloured whereas
is colourless in aqueous solution.
(ii) is a strong reducing agent.
(b) Write two similarities between chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
(c) Complete the following ionic equation :
a)
i) Ti3+ has an unpaired electron while there are no unpaired electrons in Sc3+
ii) Because of Stable t2g3 of Cr3+ ion
b)
1. Both show variable oxidation states
2. Both show f-f transitions
c) 3MnO4 2– + 4H+ → 2MnO4 – + MnO2 + 2H2O