COMEDK2017Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired d -electrons?
Options
- AZn ²⁺
- BFe ²⁺
- CNi ³⁺
- DCu ⁺
Correct answer
B. Fe ²⁺
Step-by-step solution
The electronic configuration of aligned Fe (26) &=1 s² 2 s² 2 p⁶ 3 s² 3 p⁶ 3 d⁶ 4 s² Fe &=1 s² 2 s² 2 p⁶ 3 s² 3 p⁶ 3 d⁶ 4 s⁰ aligned It has four unpaired electrons.