Which one of the following ions has an electronic configuration of [Ar]3d6 ? (AtomicNumber:Mn=25,Fe=26,Co=27,Ni=28)
A
Ni3+
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B
Mn3+
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C
Fe3+
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D
Co3+
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Solution
The correct option is DCo3+ Electronic configurations of elements as per the Aufbau Principle: Ni3+=[Ar]3d7 Mn3+=[Ar]3d4 Fe3+=[Ar]3d5 Co3+=[Ar]3d6 Co3+ will have the required electronic configuration