NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
How does the shielding of one 4f electron by another compare to the shielding of one d electron by another?
Options
- AThe shielding of one 4f electron is more effective.
- BThe shielding of one 4f electron is less effective.
- CThe shielding of one d electron is more effective.
- DThe shielding of one d electron is less effective.
Correct answer
B. The shielding of one 4f electron is less effective.
Step-by-step solution
The shielding of one 4f electron by another is less effective than the shielding of one d electron by another.