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AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Transition Elements MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Identify the transition element:

A

1s², 2s²2p⁶, 3s²3p⁶, 4s²

B

1s², 2s²2p⁶, 3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰, 4s²4p¹

C

1s², 2s²2p⁶, 3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰, 4s²4p⁶

D

1s², 2s²2p⁶, 3s²3p⁶3d⁵, 4s²

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Transition elements have partially filled d orbitals. The configuration 3d⁵, 4s² indicates a partially filled d subshell, characteristic of transition metals.

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