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The number of $\mathrm{d}$ - electrons in $\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}$ ion $(\mathrm{Z}=24)$ is
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (16 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $6$
  • B $4$
  • C $3$
  • D $8$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $3$
$\mathrm{Cr}=[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^5 4 \mathrm{~s}^1$ so $\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}=[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^3$
$\Rightarrow \quad$ Number of d-electrons $=3$

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