The electronic configuration of chromium is actually [Ar]3d 5 4s 1 instead of normally…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Examsd- and f-Block Elements

The electronic configuration of chromium is actually [Ar]3d54s1 instead of normally expected [Ar]3d44s2. This is because
  1. an exactly half-filled d level gives additional stability, according to the Hund rule of maximum multiplicity
  2. the 4s orbital has higher energy than the 3d orbitals
  3. the 4s orbitals has lower energy than the 3d orbitals
  4. the 3d and 4s orbitals have equal energies and hence electron migration occurs readily

Answer

(A) an exactly half-filled d level gives additional stability, according to the Hund rule of maximum multiplicity

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