why are salts of zinc, cadmium and Mercury white
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Salts of Zn, Cd, and Hg are white because these elements do not contain unpaired electrons in their highest oxidation state. Explanation: ... Highest oxidation state of zinc is +2 and then its electronic configuration becomes . So, there are no unpaired electrons due to which it will not form colored compounds.
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Salts of Zn, Cd, and Hg are white because these elements do not contain unpaired electrons in their highest oxidation state. Explanation: ... Highest oxidation state of zinc is +2 and then its electronic configuration becomes . So, there are no unpaired electrons due to which it will not form colored compounds.
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