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What is the electron configuration of pt²⁺ according to the Madelung rule?

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The electron configuration of platinum in its neutral state (Pt) is [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1. When platinum loses two electrons to form Pt²⁺, the configuration changes as follows:

Understanding Electron Removal

According to the Madelung rule, electrons are removed from the highest principal quantum number first. In the case of Pt²⁺, the electrons are removed from the 6s and then the 5d subshells.

Configuration for Pt²⁺

After removing two electrons, the electron configuration for Pt²⁺ becomes:

  • [Xe] 4f14 5d7

This reflects the loss of the single 6s electron and one of the 5d electrons, resulting in a stable configuration for the ion.