Periodic Classification And Periodic Properties Ques 10

10. Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired electrons?

(a) $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$

(b) $\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}$

(c) $\mathrm{V}^{3+}$

(d) $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$

$(1996,1 \mathrm{M})$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 10.(b)

Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}=1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6}=$ no unpaired electron

$\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}=1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 3 d^{1}=$ one unpaired electron

$\mathrm{V}^{3+}=1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 3 d^{2}=$ two unpaired electrons

$\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}=1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 3 d^{6}=$ four unpaired electrons