8.36 Write down the number of 3d electrons in each of the following ions: Ti2+, V2+, Cr3+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+ and Cu2+. Indicate how would you expect the five 3d orbitals to be occupied for these hydrated ions (octahedral).

Metal ions and its configuration is as follows:

Metal ion

Number of d-electrons 

Filling of d-orbitals

Ti2+

2

t2g2

V2+

3

t2g  3

Cr3+

3

t2g3  

Mn2+

5

t2g3eg2

Fe2+

6

t2g4eg2

Fe3+

5

t2g3eg2

Co2+

7

t2g5eg2  

Ni2+

8

t2g6eg2 

Cu2+

9

t2g6eg3