Highly selective Backlog Qs for JEE MainChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
The screening effect of d -electrons is
Options
- AEqual to p -electrons
- BMuch more than p -electrons
- CSame as f -electrons
- DLess than p -electrons.
Correct answer
D. Less than p -electrons.
Step-by-step solution
The screening effect of (d ) - electrons is less than (p ) - electrons. In general, (d ) and (f ) electrons have a poor shielding effect compared to (s ) and (p ) electrons. This is because ( s ) and ( p ) electrons are close to the nucleus whereas ( d ) and ( f ) electrons are more diffused (away from the nucleus).