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What may be the stable oxidation state of the transition element with the following d electron configurations in the ground state of their atoms : 3d3 ,3d5 ,3d8 and 3d4?

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 Electronic configuration in ground stateStable oxidation states
(i)3d2 (Vanadium)+2,+3,+4 and +5
(ii)3d5 (Chromium)+3,+4,+6
(iii)3d5 (Manganese)+2,+4,+6,+7
(iv)3d8 (Cobalt)+2,+3
(v)3d4 There is no 3d4 configuration in ground state.
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Properties of D Block Elements

  • Multiple oxidation states- The oxidation states of d block elements show very few energy gaps; therefore, they exhibit many oxidation states. Also, the energy difference between s and d orbital is very less. Therefore both the electrons are involved in ionic and covalent bond formation, which ultimately leads to multiple oxidation states.
  • Formation of complex compounds- Ligands show a binding behavior and can form so many stable complexes with the help of transition metals. This property is mainly due to:
    • Availability of vacant d orbitals.
    • Comparatively small sizes of metals.
  • Hardness- Transition elements are tough and have high densities because of the presence of unpaired electrons.
  • Melting and boiling points- Melting and boiling points of transition are very high because of the presence of unpaired electrons and partially filled d orbitals. They form strong bonds and have high melting and boiling points.
  • Atomic radii- The atomic and ionic radius of the transition elements decreases as we move from Group 3 to group 6. However, it remains the same between group 7 and group 10, and from group 11 to group 12 increases.
  • Ionization enthalpy- The ionization enthalpies of the transition elements are generally on the greater side as compared to the S block elements