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प्रश्न
Calculate the number of unpaired electrons in the following gaseous ions:
Mn3+, Cr3+, V3+ and Ti3+. Which one of these is the most stable in an aqueous solution?
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उत्तर
| Gaseous ions | Electronic configurations | Number of unpaired electrons |
| Mn3+ | 3d44s0 | 4 |
| Cr3+ | 3d34s0 | 3 |
| V3+ | 3d24s0 | 2 |
| Ti3+ | 3d14s0 | 1 |
Of these, Cr3+ is most stable in aqueous solution because it has a half-filled \[\ce{t^3_2g}\] level.
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