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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

What is the electronic configuration of Gadolinium (Z = 64) ?

Options:

[Xe]4f⁸5d¹6s²

[Xe]4f⁷5d¹6s²

[Xe]4f³5d⁵6s²

[Xe]4f⁶5d²6s²

Correct Answer:

[Xe]4f⁷5d¹6s²

Explanation:

The electronic configuration of gadolinium (at. no. 64) is [Xe]4f⁷5d¹6s². It is a Lanthanoid.