Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

What is the general electronic configuration of transition elements?

Options:

(n-1)d1-5

(n-1)d1-10ns1

(n-1)d1-10ns0-2

np1-6ns2

Correct Answer:

(n-1)d1-10ns0-2

Explanation:

In the transition elements, the last differentiating electron is accommodated in penultimate d-orbitals. The general electronic configuration is (n-1)d1-10ns0-2.