JEE Main20211 Sep 2021Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Identify the element for which electronic configuration in + 3 oxidation state is [ Ar ] 3 d 5 :
Options
- ARu
- BMn
- CCo
- DFe
Correct answer
D. Fe
Step-by-step solution
Fe 26 3 + = 3   d 5 4   s 0 27 Co 3 + = 3   d 6 4   s 0 Cr 24 3 + = 3   d 3 4   s 0 25 Mn 3 + = 3   d 4 4   s 0 M + 3 = [ 18 Ar ] 3   d 5 4   s 0 M = Ar 18 3   d 6 4   s 2 so Z for M = 26 and M is F e .