Predict the number of unpaired electrons in a square planar d8 ion.

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Predict the number of unpaired electrons in a square planar d8 ion. (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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Electronic distribution in square planar d8 ion The energy order of d-orbitals in square planar crystal field splitting is dxz=dyz < dz2 < dxy < dx2 - y2 <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-7nm6lrxxdtcfxrru.jpg" />

Q. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in a square planar $d^{8}$ ion.

Electronic distribution in square planar $d^{8}$ ion
The energy order of d-orbitals in square planar crystal field splitting is
$d_{x z} = d_{yz} < d_{z^{2}} < d_{x y} < d_{x^{2} - y^{2}}$

Q. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in a square planar d8 ion.

Electronic distribution in square planar d8 ion The energy order of d-orbitals in square planar crystal field splitting is dxz​=dyz​<dz2​<dxy​<dx2−y2​

Q. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in a square planar $d^{8}$ ion.

Electronic distribution in square planar $d^{8}$ ion
The energy order of d-orbitals in square planar crystal field splitting is
$d_{x z} = d_{yz} < d_{z^{2}} < d_{x y} < d_{x^{2} - y^{2}}$