alleryStart learning →Cu+ (3d10) is colourless because it
Ahas an empty d subshell
Bhas seven unpaired electrons
Cis strongly radioactive
Dhas no unpaired d electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. has no unpaired d electrons
With a full d10 shell there is no d-d transition available, so no visible light is absorbed.
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