Effective nuclear charge for 3d electron in vanadium (atomic number =23) according to Slater's rule is · ABC26IN0573
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Bent Rule Walsh Diagrams · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
Effective nuclear charge for 3d electron in vanadium (atomic number $=23$ ) according to Slater's rule is
Answer
Answer (as printed): 4.3
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Explanation
Answer: 4.30 — Slater: V = [Ne]3s²3p⁶3d³4s². For a 3d electron: other two 3d × 0.35 = 0.70, all 18 inner electrons × 1.00 = 18.00; S = 18.70, Z* = 23 − 18.70 = 4.30.