AP EAMCET202123 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Gadolinium (atomic number =64 ) is a member of 4 f series. It's electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state is [Xe] 4 f^7 . What is the ground state electronic configuration of gadolinium?
Options
- A[ Xe ] 4 f¹⁰
- B[ Xe ] 4 f^8 6 s^2
- C[ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^3
- D[ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^1 6 s^2
Correct answer
D. [ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^1 6 s^2
Step-by-step solution
The atomic number of gadolinium is 64 . Electronic configuration is [Xe] 4 f^7 5 d^1 6 s^2 Gd ³⁺=[ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^0 6 s^0