Nickel atom can lose two electrons to form Ni2+ ion. The atomic number of nickel is 28. From which orbital will nickel lose two electrons.
Nickel atom can lose two electrons to form Ni2+ ion. The atomic number of nickel is 28. From which orbital will nickel lose two electrons.
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Ans: The electronic configuration of nickel is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d8 4s2 , thus it loses electrons from its 4s orbital as its energy is higher compared to the other orbital.
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In 4d orbital, n = 4 and
Radial nodes =
Radial nodes = 4 – 2 – 1 = 1
And angular nodes,
Here, number of unpaired electrons, n = 1
Spin only moment ;
= 173 × 10-2 B.M
=
= (At constant pressure)
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