Q.

In which of the following ‘d’ subshells are degenerate?

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a

Cu2+aq

b

Cu1+aq

c

Fe2+aq

d

Cu3+aq

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Cu1+ has an electronic configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s0. Because the 3d orbital is completely filled, it is degenerate. In all other cases, one or more vacant spaces in the d orbital cause it to be generated.

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