8.36 Write down the number of 3d electrons in each of the following ions: Ti2+, V2+, Cr3+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+ and Cu2+. Indicate how would you expect the five 3d orbitals to be occupied for these hydrated ions (octahedral).
Metal ion |
Number of d-electrons |
Filling of d-orbitals |
Ti |
2 |
t |
V |
3 |
|
Cr |
3 |
|
Mn |
5 |
|
Fe |
6 |
|
Fe |
5 |
|
Co |
7 |
|
Ni |
8 |
|
Cu |
9 |
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