What is the ground state configuration of Mn4+
[Ar]4s2 3d1 or [Ar]4s0 3d3
Please tell the reason and the source of information.
I think ground state configuration of Mn4+ is [Ar]4s0 3d3 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
because electrons are removed from outer orbital first.
Thanks for answering