Why Are Zn²⁺ Ions Colorless in Water

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why are Zn²⁺ ions colorless in water?

• A) they don't form coordination complexes with water.
• B) the Zn²⁺/H₂O coordination complexes have filled d orbitals.
• C) the Zn²⁺/H₂O coordination complexes are all paramagnetic.
• D) the Zn²⁺/H₂O coordination complexes are all tetrahedral.
• E) none of the above

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