How would you account for the following? (i) With the same d-orbital configuration (d4) Cr2+ is a reducing agent while Mn3+ is an oxidising agent. . (ii) The actinoids exhibit a large number of oxidation states than the corresponding members in the lanthanoid series. (iii) Most of the transition metal ions exhibit characteristic colours in aqueous solutions
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
How would you account for the following?
(i) With the same d-orbital configuration (d4) Cr2+ is a reducing agent while Mn3+ is an oxidising agent. .
(ii) The actinoids exhibit a large number of oxidation states than the corresponding members in the lanthanoid series.
(iii) Most of the
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