KCET2021Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which one of the following is correct for all elements from Sc to Cu?
Options
- AThe lowest oxidation state shown by them is +2
- B4 s orbital is completely filled in the ground state
- C3 d orbital is not completely filled in the ground state
- DThe ions in +2 oxidation states are paramagnetic
Correct answer
D. The ions in +2 oxidation states are paramagnetic
Step-by-step solution
From Sc ²⁺ to Cu ²⁺ all the ions are paramagnetic in nature as they all contain unpaired electrons as shown below.