Total number of ions from the following with noble gas configuration is . Sr2+ (z = 38), Cs+ (z = 55), La2+ (z = 57), Pb2+ (z = 82), Yb2+ (z = 70) and Fe2+ (z = 26)
Answer
2
Solution
Noble gas configuration ⇒ outermost shell ns2np6 with no partly filled / extra d or f electrons beyond it
Sr2+ (36 e): [Kr] ✓
Cs+ (54 e): [Xe] ✓
La2+ (55 e): [Xe] 5d1 ✗
Pb2+ (80 e): [Xe] 4f145d106s2 ✗
Yb2+ (68 e): [Xe] 4f14 ✗
Fe2+ (24 e): [Ar] 3d6 ✗
∴ 2 ions
Answer: 2