Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Open MARKS Web Download App
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The general electronic configuration of the transition elements is
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsMHT CETMHT CET 2008
Options:
  • A $(n-1) d^{10},(n+1) s^{2}$
  • B $(n-1) d^{1-10},(n+1) s^{1-2}$
  • C $(n-1) d^{1-10}, n p^{6}, n s^{2}$
  • D $(n-1) d^{1-10}, n s^{1-2}$
Solution:
2090 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $(n-1) d^{1-10}, n s^{1-2}$
Generally, $d$ -block elements are called transition elements as they contain inner partially filled $d$ -subshell. Thus, their general electronic configuration is $(n-1) d^{1-10}, n s^{1-2}$

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.

Use on iOS or Desktop Download from Google Play