Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 467
Question: What is the net charge on ferrous ion [AFMC 2004]
Options:
A) + 2
B) + 3
C) + 4
D) + 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ _{26}Fe\xrightarrow{{}}[Ar],3d^{6}4S^{2} $ $ F{{e}^{++}}\xrightarrow{{}},[Ar],3d^{6},4S^{0} $ $ F{{e}^{+++}}\xrightarrow{{}},[Ar],3d^{5}4S^{0} $ In +2 state $ Fe $ is called Ferrous & in +3 state as ferric.