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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which two transition metal ions has same \(3d\) electronic configuration?
A. \(Mn^{3+}\)
B. \(Fe^{2+}\)
C. \(Mn^{2+}\)
D. \(Fe^{3+}\)
E. \(Cr^{3+}\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (B) and (C) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (D) and (E) only
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Correct Answer

(C) (C) and (D) only

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\(Mn^{3+}\): \([Ar]3d^4\) \(Fe^{2+}\): \([Ar]3d^6\) \(Mn^{2+}\): \([Ar]3d^5\) \(Fe^{3+}\): \([Ar]3d^5\) \(Cr^{3+}\): \([Ar]3d^3\) \(Mn^{2+}\) and \(Fe^{3+}\) have the same \(3d\) electronic configuration.
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