alleryStart learning →Why do d electrons raise the effective nuclear charge across a series?
AThey screen the nucleus very well
BThey repel the 4s electrons
CThey lower the nuclear charge
DThey screen the nucleus only weakly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They screen the nucleus only weakly
d orbitals are diffuse and less penetrating, so d electrons give a small screening effect.
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