Question
Chemistry Question on Some Applications of d- and f-Block Elements
The total spin resulting from a d7 configuration is
A
±1/2
B
±2
C
±1
D
±3/2
Answer
±3/2
Explanation
Solution
d7 configuration has three unpaired electrons. Thus, total spin = ?1/2 ? no. of unpaired electrons =±21×3=±23