Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

The correct 4f sub-shell electronic configuration of $Yb^{2+}$ ion is

Options:

$4f^{14}$

$4f^{13}$

$4f^{12}$

$4f^7$

Correct Answer:

$4f^{14}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $4f^{14}$

Ytterbium (Yb) has atomic number 70.

  • Ground-state electronic configuration of Yb:

$[Xe]\,4f^{14} 6s^2$

  • For Yb²⁺, it loses 2 electrons (from 6s orbital):

$Yb^{2+} : [Xe]\,4f^{14}$