alleryStart learning →The general outer electronic configuration of transition elements is
Ans2 np1-6 only
B(n-2)f1-14 ns2
C(n)p1-6 ns1-2
D(n-1)d1-10 ns1-2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. (n-1)d1-10 ns1-2
Transition elements fill the penultimate d subshell, with one or two electrons in the valence s orbital.
Keep practising Transition and Inner Transition Elements
Browse all Transition and Inner Transition Elements questions for MHT-CET, or explore more Chemistry topics.
Related questions
Most actinoids areUranium in the +6 state corresponds to the configurationWhich two actinoid isotopes are long-lived enough to occur in rocks?Lanthanoid compounds are used to coat the inside ofColours of lanthanoid ions arise fromLa is [Xe] 6s2 5d1 and not 6s2 4f1 becauseThe general outer configuration of lanthanoids isAlong the lanthanoids from La(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3, basicity of hydroxides