JEE Main20231 Feb 2023Evening ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which one of the following sets of ions represents a collection of isoelectronic species? (Given : Atomic Number : F : 9 , Cl : 17 , Na = 11 Mg = 12 , Al = 13 , K = 19 , Ca = 20 , Sc = 21 )
Options
- ALi + , Na + , Mg 2 + , Ca 2 +
- BBa 2 + , Sr 2 + , K + , Ca 2 +
- CN 3 - , O 2 - , F - , S 2 -
- DK + , Cl - , Ca 2 + , Sc 3 +
Correct answer
D. K + , Cl - , Ca 2 + , Sc 3 +
Step-by-step solution
Isoelectronic species have same no. of electrons. Below are the isoelectronic species with their respective no. of electrons: K +   Cl -   Ca 2 + Sc 3 + 18 18 18 18 All of the above elements have the electronic configuration of argon.