Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams
Which has the...
Question
Which has the same number of s-electrons as the d-electrons in Fe2+ ?
A
Li
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B
Na
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C
N
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D
P
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Solution
The correct option is D P The number of d orbital electrons in Fe2+=6. Therefore, the element must have all the orbitals up to 3s filled. Possible solution is P whose configuration is: 1s22s22p63s23p3.