The number of microstates for d⁵ electron configuration is:

(c) 7 × 6². Explanation: Microstates for d⁵ = ¹⁰C₅ = 252 = 7 × 36 = 7 × 6².

Q33 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2012

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2012 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Electron Transfer Redox · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The number of microstates for $\mathrm{d}^{5}$ electron configuration is:

(a)$21 \times 6^{3}$

(b)$14 \times 6^{3}$

(c)$7 \times 6^{2}$

(d)$28 \times 6^{3}$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Microstates for d⁵ = ¹⁰C₅ = 252 = 7 × 36 = 7 × 6².

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