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assyaesam2626
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 Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject: Half filled d orbital? |
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Can you please explain how chromium has a half-filled d orbital?
It only has 4 d electrons. I thought you need 5 to be half filled d electron, so for that row it would be Mn and not Cr.
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mcat_premed3832
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| Please follow the question number. I don't know which question you are referring to but it's possible that your question has been asked and answered. If not, you could add to the thread for that question. Thanks for understanding. |
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rbergins3606
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| Cr is an exception, it gives up a P electron to since having 5 D electrons is more stable |
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