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Which 3d series element has the configuration 3d5 4s1 instead of 3d4 4s2?

AManganese
BVanadium
CIron
DChromium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chromium
A half-filled 3d subshell gives extra stability, so one 4s electron moves into 3d in chromium.
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