Q3 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The electron configuration of Fe3+ is (atomic number of Fe=26)

  • A
    [Ar]3d54s1
  • B
    [Ar]3d64s0
  • Correct answer
    C
    [Ar]3d54s0
  • D
    [Ar]3d64s2

Solution

We know that atomic number of Fe is 26 and its a d- block element and it belongs to 4th period and 8th group also the general electronic configuration for d-block elements is (n−1)d1−10ns1−2 where n is the period number.

So, for the ferrous atom the configuration will be

Fe = Ar3d64s2

Now, at the 3rd excited state the electronic configuration of ferrous ion will be

Fe3+ = Ar3d54s0

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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