Question on: SS3 Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry: d-Block Elements

Which of the following electron configurations represents a transition metal?

 

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A

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

 

B

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10

 

C

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 4p6 5s2

 

D

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6

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Correct Option: D

The electronic configuration of transition metals includes the filling of d orbitals. Option d represents a transition metal with all the d orbitals fully occupied.

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