MHT CET2010Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which gives +7 oxidation state?
Options
- AMn (25)
- BCr (24)
- CCu (29)
- DFe (26)
Correct answer
A. Mn (25)
Step-by-step solution
For d -block elements, oxidation state =n s electrons +(n-1) d electrons (unpaired) (a) Mn (25)=[ Ar ] 3 d⁵ 4 s² O. S .=5+2=7 (b) Cr (24)=[ Ar ] 3 d⁵ 4 s¹ O. S. =5+1=6 (c) Cu (29)=[ Ar ] 3 d¹⁰ 4 s¹ O. S. =0+1=1 (d) Fe (26)=[ Ar ] 3 d⁶ 4 s² O.S. =+2 and +3 Thus, only Mn exhibits +7 oxidation state among the given elements.