MCQ
What is the net charge on ferrous ion
  • $+2$
  • B
    $+3$
  • C
    $+4$
  • D
    $+5$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$+2$
(a) $_{26}Fe\xrightarrow{{}}[Ar]\,3{{d}^{6}}4{{s}^{2}}$

$F{{e}^{++}}\xrightarrow{{}}\,[Ar]\,3{{d}^{6}}\,4{{s}^{0}}$

$F{{e}^{+++}}\xrightarrow{{}}\,[Ar]\,3{{d}^{5}}4{{s}^{0}}$

In $ +2 $ state $Fe$ is called Ferrous & in $+3$  state as ferric.

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