Which of the following ions are likely to form?
mn3+
n3−
zn4+
li2+
k−

The ion that is most likely to form is .

Further explanation:

Octet rule:

Lewis structure for any atom or molecule depicts the valence electrons as dots around the element’s symbol present in the molecule along with the bonds that connect them. Every element tries to complete an octet except the hydrogen atom. Every element in the Lewis structure tries to attain eight electrons in its valence shell by transfer or share of electrons. This rule is known as the octet rule. It only applied on main s and p subshells and not applied on d and f subshells.

1. The electronic configuration of ion,

Since ion has no fully-filled d-orbital thus it is not most likely to form.

2. The electronic configuration of ions,

Since ion has eight electrons in its valence shell and it is fully filled, therefore, it follows the octet rule, and it is most likely to form.

3. The electronic configuration of ion,

The ion has no fully-filled d-orbital, and thus it is not most likely to form.

4. The electronic configuration of ion,

The has no fully-filled s-orbital, and also it does not follow octet rule. Thus it is not most likely to form.

5. The electronic configuration of ion,

The ion does not have eight electrons in its valence shell, and thus it is not most likely to form.

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Answer details:

Grade: Senior School

Subject: Chemistry

Chapter: Octet rule

Keywords: Periodic table, electronic configuration, Mn3+, N3−, Zn4+, Li2+, K, magnesium, potassium, lithium, nitrogen, zinc, and octet rule.