Q29 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2024 (20 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which transition metal does not form 'MO' type oxide? ( $\mathrm{M}=$ transition metal)

  • A
    V
  • B
    Cr
  • C
    Mn
  • Correct answer
    D
    Sc

Solution

Sc , electronic configuration $=1 \mathrm{~s}^2 2 \mathrm{~s}^2 2 \mathrm{p}^6 3 \mathrm{~s}^2 3 \mathrm{p}^{\circ} 4 \mathrm{~s}^2$ $3 \mathrm{~d}^1$ to form the oxide Sc have to remove 20 electrons from its d and s-orbital. It form a very unstable configuration. Sc will show +3 oxidation state and make inert gas configuration and does not form oxide.

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

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