8.15 What may be the stable oxidation state of the transition element with the following d electron configurations in the ground state of their atoms : 3d3 , 3d5 , 3d8 and 3d4 ?
8.15 What may be the stable oxidation state of the transition element with the following d electron configurations in the ground state of their atoms : 3d3 , 3d5 , 3d8 and 3d4 ?
8.15 For answering this question, we can compare the electronic configuration of standard elements and then write their corresponding oxidation
S. No | Electronic configurations in ground state | Stable oxidation states |
1 | 3d3 Vanadium | +2, +3, +4, +5 |
2 | 3d5 Chromium | +3, +4, +6 |
3 | 3d5 Manganese | +2, +4, +6, +7 |
4 | 3d8 Nickel | +1, +2, +3, +4 |
5 | 3d4 | 3d4 configuration is not stable at ground state |
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