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Why does [Ti(H₂O)₆]Cl₃ turn colourless when dehydrated?
ATi is oxidised to +4
BIts d electron gets paired
CNo ligands, so no d splitting
DIt turns tetrahedral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No ligands, so no d splitting
With the water ligands gone there is no crystal field, so no d-d transition can absorb visible light.
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