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Question: A substance appears coloured because...

A substance appears coloured because

A

It absorbs light at specific wavelength in the visible part and reflects rest of the wavelength

B

Ligands absorb different wavelength of light which give colour to the complex

C

It absorbs white light and shows different colours at different wavelength

D

It is diamagnetic in nature.

Answer

It absorbs light at specific wavelength in the visible part and reflects rest of the wavelength

Explanation

Solution

A Substance absorbs light at specific wavelength in the visible part of the spectrum and reflects the rest of the wavelengths. Each wavelength represents a different colour hence corresponding colour is observed.