NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - The d- and f-Block Elements
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Question : 36
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Write down the number of 3d electrons in each of the following ions : Ti2+,V2+,Cr3+, Mn2+,Fe2+,Fe3+,Co2+,Ni2+ and Cu2+. Indicate how would you expect the five 3d orbitals to be occupied for these hydrated ions (octahedral).
Solution:  
Ti2+−3d2
V2+−3d3
Cr3+−3d3
Mn2+−3d5
Fe2+−3d6
Fe3+−3d5
Co2+−3d7
Ni2+−3d8
Cu2+−3d9
Filling of orbitals in octahedral hydrated ions
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