Why is the cuprous ion colorless while the cupric ion is colored?

  • A
    Both have unpaired electrons in their $d$-orbitals.
  • B
    The cuprous ion has a completely filled $d$-orbital,while the cupric ion has an incompletely filled $d$-orbital.
  • C
    Both have half-filled $p$ and $d$-orbitals.
  • D
    The cuprous ion has a half-filled $d$-orbital,while the cupric ion has a completely filled $d$-orbital.

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