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Why Ti+4 is more stable than Ti+3? |
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Answer» m has the ELECTRON configuration of [Ar]3D2 4S2 Experiments have demonstrated that it can form a +3 and +4 oxidation state, so it can lose 3 or 4 electrons to form ions. The +4 state is the most common and stable, because it is able to form an octet. The +3 state is less stable (more reactive) because it leaves a single d electron in the valence orbital. Ti(+3) is a GOOD reducing agent, because it is oxidized to lose that last electron and form Ti(4+) |
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