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Electronic configuration of 1) Mn2+ (25) 2) Zn2+ (30).

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The atomic number of Manganese is 25 and its electronic configuration is [Ar]4s23d5. The Mn2+ ion is formed when when Manganese loses the two electrons present in the 4s orbital. Hence, the electronic configuration of Zn2+ ion is [Ar]3d5

The atomic number of zinc is 30 and its electronic configuration is [Ar]4s23d10. The Zn2+ ion is formed when when zinc loses the two electrons present in the 4s orbital. Hence, the electronic configuration of Zn2+ ion is [Ar]3d10.

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