Which of the following compounds is colored?

Although $Cr^{3+}$ and $Co^{2+}$ ions have the same number of unpaired electrons,the magnetic moment of $Cr^{3+}$ is $3.87 \ BM$ and that of $Co^{2+}$ is $4.87 \ BM$. Why?

Which of the following compounds is coloured?

Which of the following properties is not characteristic of transition metals?

Gadolinium (atomic number $= 64$) is a member of the $4f$ series. Its electronic configuration in the $+3$ oxidation state is $[Xe] 4f^7$. What is the ground state electronic configuration of gadolinium?

The calculated magnetic moment (in Bohr magnetons) of $Cu^{2+}$ ion is: