NEET2009ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The atomic number of an element ' M ' is 26. How many electrons are present in the M -shell of the element in its M³⁺ state ?
Options
- A11
- B15
- C14
- D13
Correct answer
D. 13
Step-by-step solution
array l|c|c|c|c & K & L & M & N M (26) & 1 s^2, & 2 s^2 2 p^6, & 3 s^2 3 p^6 3 d^6 & 4 s^2 M ³⁺ & 1 s^2, & 2 s^2 2 p^6, & 3 s^2 3 p^6 3 d^5, & 4 s^0 array Hence, 13 electrons are present in the M -shell of M³⁺ state.