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Be²⁺ is isoelectronic with which of the following ions?

A

H⁺

B

Li⁺

C

Na⁺

D

Mg²⁺

Step-by-Step Solution

Isoelectronic species are atoms, ions, or molecules that possess the same total number of electrons. To find the correct option, we compare the electron counts:

  1. Target Ion (Be²⁺): Beryllium (Atomic number Z=4Z=4) loses 2 electrons. Total electrons = 42=24 - 2 = 2.
  2. Option Analysis:
  • H⁺: Hydrogen (Z=1Z=1) loses 1 electron. Total = 11=01 - 1 = 0 electrons.
  • Li⁺: Lithium (Z=3Z=3) loses 1 electron. Total = 31=23 - 1 = 2 electrons. (Match found)
  • Na⁺: Sodium (Z=11Z=11) loses 1 electron. Total = 111=1011 - 1 = 10 electrons.
  • Mg²⁺: Magnesium (Z=12Z=12) loses 2 electrons. Total = 122=1012 - 2 = 10 electrons.

Since both Be²⁺ and Li⁺ have 2 electrons (helium core configuration 1s21s^2), they are isoelectronic.

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