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Question #19968

Answer 1

Mn(II)

Explanation:

From electron configurations
`Fe^o`:[Ar]`4s^2"3d_-2^2d_-1^1d_0^1d_1^1d_2^1` => 4 unpaired
`Fe(II):[Ar]3d_-2^2d_-1^1d_0^1d_1^1d_2^1` => 4 unpaired
`Fe(III):[Ar]3d_-2^1d_-1^1d_0^1d_1^1d_2^1` => 5 unpaired
`Mn(II):[Ar]3d_-2^1d_-1^1d_0^1d_1^1d_2^1` => 5 unpaired

Fe(III) & Mn(II) both have 5 unpaired electrons spread across the 5 orientations of the d-orbital system. Note: in ionization of transition metals, the 1st and 2nd ionizations occur at the ns valence level, n = the principle energy level. If a 3rd ionization is needed, then an electron is oxidized from the (n-1)d-orbital.

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- How to write electron configuration summaries of electronic orbital systems for cations, anions and neutral elements from the elements position on the periodic table. (reference => Aufbau Principle, Aufbau Diagram & Hund's Rule).