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On the basis of quantum numbers, which of the following options explain that the sixth period of the periodic table should have 32 elements?
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Options:
  • A In the 6th period, electrons can be filled in only 6s, 4f, 5d, and 6 p subshells i.e.16 orbitals and 32 electrons.
  • B The sixth period contains elements with atomic numbers ranging from 57 to 88.
  • C The quantum numbers do not predict the existence of 32 distinct elements in the sixth period.
  • D The sixth period is the first period to include elements with an f-block.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In the 6th period, electrons can be filled in only 6s, 4f, 5d, and 6 p subshells i.e.16 orbitals and 32 electrons.
Correct Option is : (A)
In the 6th period, electrons can be filled in only 6s, 4f, 5d, and 6 p subshells i.e.16 orbitals and 32 electrons.

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