AIIMS2004ChemistryStructure of Atom
Assertion : The free gaseous Cr atom has six unpaired electrons. Reason : Half-filled s orbital has greater stability.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
Step-by-step solution
: ₂₄ Cr [ Ar ] 3 d^4 4 s^2 Cr [ Ar ] 3 d^5 4 s^1 Half-filled d -orbital has greater stability.