NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
Which type of electron orbital shielding is more effective in reducing the increase in ionization energy along the 3d series?
Options
- AInner subshell electron shielding
- BOuter shell electron shielding
- Cs electron shielding
- Dp electron shielding
Correct answer
A. Inner subshell electron shielding
Step-by-step solution
The 3d electrons shield the 4s electrons from the increasing nuclear charge somewhat more effectively than the outer shell electrons can shield one another.