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Cr(III) ions, like those found in CrCl3, exhibit intense color due to d-d transitions. The presence of unfilled d orbitals in the chromium(III) ion allows for the absorption of specific wavelengths of light, leading to the complementary color being reflected. This process results in the characteristic vivid colors observed in chromium compounds.