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Compare the electronic configurations of the first series of the transition metals with those of the second and third series metals
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Options:
  • A The electronic configurations of the first series metals are characterized by the filling of 3d orbitals, while the second and third series metals fill 4d and 5d orbitals, respectively.
  • B The electronic configurations of all three series of transition metals are identical.
  • C The electronic configurations of the first series metals involve the filling of 4d orbitals, while the second and third series metals fill 5d and 6d orbitals, respectively.
  • D The electronic configurations of the first series metals involve the filling of 5d orbitals, while the second and third series metals fill 6d and 7d orbitals, respectively.
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The correct answer is: The electronic configurations of the first series metals are characterized by the filling of 3d orbitals, while the second and third series metals fill 4d and 5d orbitals, respectively.
Correct Option is : (A)
The electronic configurations of the first series metals are characterized by the filling of 3d orbitals, while the second and third series metals fill 4d and 5d orbitals, respectively.

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