The configuration of Cr atom is 3d54s1 but not 3d44s2 due to reason R1 and the configuration of Cu atom is 3d104s1 but not 3d94s2 due to reason R2. R1 and R2 are_____________.
A
R1: The exchange energy of 3d54s1 is greater than that of 3d44s2. R2: The exchange energy of 3d104s1 is greater than that of 3d94s2.
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B
R1: 3d54s1 and 3d44s2 have same exchange energy but 3d54s1 is spherically symmetrical. R2: 3d104s1 is also spherically symmetrical.
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C
R1: 3d54s1 has greater exchange energy than 3d44s2. R2: 3d104s1 has spherical symmetry.
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D
R1: 3d54s1 has greater energy than 3d44s2. R2: 3d104s1 has greater energy than 3d94s2.
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Solution
The correct option is BR1: 3d54s1 has greater exchange energy than 3d44s2. R2: 3d104s1 has spherical symmetry. 3d54s1 is correct because it has greater exchange possibilities of unpaired electrons. Exchange possibilities: 1−2,1−3,1−4,1−5 (10)2−3,2−4,2−5 3−4,3−5 4−5 3d104s1 is correct because 3d10-orbitals are spherically symmetrical.