AP EAMCET202124 Aug 2021Evening ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
In the electronic configuration of which of the given elements, Aufbau principle or (n+l) rule is violated?
Options
- AMn
- BGa
- CLa
- DPu
Correct answer
C. La
Step-by-step solution
Lanthanum has one electron in 5 d -orbital even through, it is before elements with electrons in 4 f -orbitals. It is because in La, the 4 f and 5 d electrons are so close in energy. Therefore, it violates Aufbau principle.