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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the ground state electron configuration of Thallium (III)? I am having trouble with the irregular ground states of charged transition metals.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

you would lose an electron from 6p orbital and lose two from 6s

OpenStudy (anonymous):

why? explanation is appreciated

OpenStudy (aaronq):

the 6s and 6p orbitals are of higher energy than 5d and 5f, additionally they are shielded from the nuclear charge.

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