Answer the question on the basis of passage given below: For the Transition Elements.
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Which transition element ion $M^{+3}$ has electronic configuration $3d^54s^0$ |
$Cr^{3+}$ $Mn^{3+}$ $Fe^{3+}$ $Co^{3+}$ |
$Fe^{3+}$ |
The correct answer is Option (3) → $Fe^{3+}$. To determine which transition metal corresponds to the given electronic configuration, we start by analyzing the electron configurations of the transition metals and their oxidation states: 1. Chromium (Cr): Atomic number = 24 Ground state electronic configuration: \( [Ar] 3d^5 4s^1 \) For \( \text{Cr}^{3+} \), we remove one 4s electron and two 3d electrons: \([Ar] 3d^3 4s^0\) 2. Manganese (Mn): Atomic number = 25 Ground state electronic configuration: \( [Ar] 3d^5 4s^2 \) For \( \text{Mn}^{3+} \), you remove two 4s electrons and one 3d electron: \([Ar] 3d^4 4s^0\) 3. Iron (Fe): Atomic number = 26 Ground state electronic configuration: \( [Ar] 3d^6 4s^2 \) For \( \text{Fe}^{3+} \), you remove two 4s electrons and one 3d electron: \([Ar] 3d^5 4s^0\) 4. Cobalt (Co): Atomic number = 27 Ground state electronic configuration: \( [Ar] 3d^7 4s^2 \) For \( \text{Co}^{3+} \), you remove two 4s electrons and one 3d electron: \([Ar] 3d^6 4s^0\) Conclusion: |