How many number of unpaired electrons are present in Fe3+?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6 ; Fe3+ : [Ar]3d5
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3d orbital
Number of unpaired electrons = 5
How many number of unpaired electrons are present in Fe3+?
Correct answer: option 2
26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6 ; Fe3+ : [Ar]3d5
| ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
3d orbital
Number of unpaired electrons = 5