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Which of the two is paramagnetic : V (IV) or V(V) and why ? |
| Answer» Solution :Electronic configuration of V(Z = 23) is `[Ar]^(18) 3d^(3) 4s^(2) " " :. V(IV) " is " [Ar]^(18) 3d^(1) and V(V) " is " [Ar]^(18) 3d^(0)` As V (IV) has one unpaired electron, THEREFORE, it is paramagnetic. | |