Write the outer electronic configuration of the Cr atom (Z = 24).
Answer: [Ar]3d⁵4s¹
Solution
Chromium is an exception to the aufbau order: the exactly half-filled 3d (with 4s) is extra stable, so
CBSE Class 12 Board · 2006 · Delhi · Subjective
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