Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

What is the electronic configuration of silver?

Options:

\([Ar]3d^{10}4s^1\)

\([Ar]4d^{10}4s^1\)

\([Kr]4d^{10}5s^1\)

\([Kr]4d^{8}5s^2\)

Correct Answer:

\([Kr]4d^{10}5s^1\)

Explanation:

Silver is a d-block element having atomic number 47. The group number and period number of Silver are 11 and 5 respectively. Therefore, the electronic configuration of Ag is \([Kr]4d^{10}5s^1\).