Practice mode Transition Elements

What is the general outer electronic configuration of d-block elements?

Correct answer B. (n−1)d¹⁻¹⁰ ns¹⁻²

Explanation

In d-block elements the differentiating electron enters the penultimate (n−1)d subshell, while the outermost ns subshell holds one or two electrons.

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