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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following represents correct electronic configuration of Mercury?

Options:

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s¹

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d⁶6s²

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s²

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d²6s²

Correct Answer:

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s²

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. [Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s²

Electronic configuration of Mercury (Hg) ₈₀Hg: [Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s²