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**Question:**

The electron configuration of a cobalt(III) ion is

**Options:**

1. ( ) [Ar]3d⁶
2. ( ) [Ar]4s²3d⁹
3. ( ) [Ar]3d⁵
4. ( ) [Ar]4s¹3d⁵
5. ( ) [Ar]4s²3d⁴

**Explanation:**

To determine the correct electron configuration for a cobalt(III) ion (Co³⁺), we need to understand its atomic electron configuration and how electrons are removed to form the ion.

- The neutral cobalt (Co) atom has the atomic number 27 and an electron configuration of [Ar] 4s² 3d⁷.
- When cobalt forms a Co³⁺ ion, it loses three electrons.
- Electrons are removed first from the 4s orbital and then from the 3d orbitals.

Given this information:

1. **[Ar]3d⁶**: Incorrect because it does not account for the removal of electrons from the 4s orbital.
2. **[Ar]4s²3d⁹**: Incorrect because it shows additional electrons rather than removal.
3. **[Ar]3d⁵**: Incorrect because it represents the removal of too many electrons.
4. **[Ar]4s¹3d⁵**: Incorrect because only one electron should be removed from the 4s orbital.
5. **[Ar]4s²3d⁴**: Incorrect because it does not correctly follow the removal order (4s first).

Therefore, the correct electron configuration of a cobalt(III) ion is **[Ar]3d⁶** (after removing 2 electrons from 4s² and 1 electron from 3d⁷).
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** The electron configuration of a cobalt(III) ion is **Options:** 1. ( ) [Ar]3d⁶ 2. ( ) [Ar]4s²3d⁹ 3. ( ) [Ar]3d⁵ 4. ( ) [Ar]4s¹3d⁵ 5. ( ) [Ar]4s²3d⁴ **Explanation:** To determine the correct electron configuration for a cobalt(III) ion (Co³⁺), we need to understand its atomic electron configuration and how electrons are removed to form the ion. - The neutral cobalt (Co) atom has the atomic number 27 and an electron configuration of [Ar] 4s² 3d⁷. - When cobalt forms a Co³⁺ ion, it loses three electrons. - Electrons are removed first from the 4s orbital and then from the 3d orbitals. Given this information: 1. **[Ar]3d⁶**: Incorrect because it does not account for the removal of electrons from the 4s orbital. 2. **[Ar]4s²3d⁹**: Incorrect because it shows additional electrons rather than removal. 3. **[Ar]3d⁵**: Incorrect because it represents the removal of too many electrons. 4. **[Ar]4s¹3d⁵**: Incorrect because only one electron should be removed from the 4s orbital. 5. **[Ar]4s²3d⁴**: Incorrect because it does not correctly follow the removal order (4s first). Therefore, the correct electron configuration of a cobalt(III) ion is **[Ar]3d⁶** (after removing 2 electrons from 4s² and 1 electron from 3d⁷).
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