Manganese is found as MnO 2 in deep ocean deposits. (a) Depict the electron configuration of this

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Manganese is found as MnO2 in deep ocean deposits. 

(a) Depict the electron configuration of this element using the noble gas notation and an orbital box diagram. 

(b) Using an orbital box diagram, show the electrons beyond those of the preceding noble gas for Mn4+

(c) Is Mn4+ paramagnetic?

(d) How many unpaired electrons does the Mn4+ ion have?

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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