Which of the following represents the general electronic configuration of an element belonging to the p-block of the periodic table?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3.(n-2)f0(n-1)d0 ns2np1-6
P-block elements are represented generally by the configuration (n-2)f0(n-1)d0ns2np1-6. This is because the p-subshell includes at least one electron, but the s-subshell is totally filled. Since any or both of the d- and f- subshells are partially filled, other choices are ruled out.