The maximum number of unpaired electrons is present in
Fe
Cu
Co
Ni
A.
Fe
The maximum number of unpaired electrons is present in Iron (Fe).
26Fe = [Ar] 3d64s2
It has 4 unpaired electrons.
29Cu = [Ar] 3d104s1
It has one unpaired electron.
27Co = [Ar] 3d74s2
It has 3 unpaired electron.
28Ni = [Ar] 3d84s2
It has 2 unpaired electron.
Ce4+ is stable. This is because of
half-filled d-orbitals
all paired electrons ind-orbitals
empty orbital
fully filled d-orbital
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect for pair of elements Zr-Hf?
Both possess same number of valence electrons
Both have identical sizes
Both have almost identical radii
Both of these belong to same period of periodic table
Which element among the following does not form diatomic molecules?
Argon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Bromine