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NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements

Which of the following options explains how +2 state becomes more and more stable in the first half of the first row transition elements with increasing atomic number?

Options

  1. Abecause the effective nuclear charge experienced by outer electrons increases.
  2. Bbecause electrons are added to the same principal energy level.
  3. Cbecause the atomic radius of the elements increases.
  4. Dbecause 3d orbitals acquire only one electron in each of the five 3d orbitals [i.e., each d-orbital remains ha

Correct answer

D. because 3d orbitals acquire only one electron in each of the five 3d orbitals [i.e., each d-orbital remains ha

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) because 3d orbitals acquire only one electron in each of the five 3d orbitals [i.e., each d-orbital remains half-filleD] and inter electronic repulsion is the least and nuclear charge increases.

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