Which of the Following Ground-State Ions Has Unpaired Electrons

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ground-state ions has unpaired electrons

• A) P^3-
• B) V⁵⁺
• C) Mg²⁺
• D) Sc²⁺
• E) S²⁺

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