What is the number of electrons present in d-subshell if its atomic number is 27 and oxidation state is +2 ?

What is the number of electrons present in d-subshell if its atomic number is 27 and oxidation state is +2 ?
  1. 8
  2. 7
  3. 6
  4. 5

Solution

The atomic number 27 and oxidation state of +2 is shown by Cobalt $(Z=27)$ : $[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^7 4 \mathrm{~s}^2$. Hence, the number of electrons present in d- subshell is 7 .

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