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Electronic configuration of a transition element X in +3 oxidation State is [Ar]3d5. What is its atomic number?

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25
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B
26
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27
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24
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Solution

The correct option is B 26
In oxidation an element looses its electrons,and since given configuration is of an element which is already oxidized,actual configuration will be [Ar]3d64s2.Hence atomic number will be 18+6+2=26.

This is Fe having atomic number 26.

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