NEETChemistry-Electronic Configuration
NEET Chemistry Lanthanides MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?
A
[Xe] 4f⁷5d¹6s²
B
[Xe] 4f⁵5d²6s²
C
[Xe] 4f⁸6s²
D
[Xe] 4f⁷5s²
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Gadolinium has an atomic number of 64, and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 4f⁷5d¹6s².
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