MHT CET202611 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which transition series includes elements Co and Mo respectively?
Options
- A4d and 5d
- B5d and 6d
- C3d and 4d
- D3d and 6d
Correct answer
C. 3d and 4d
Step-by-step solution
Cobalt (Co) has the atomic number 27 and its electronic configuration is [ Ar ] 3d⁷ 4s² . It belongs to the first transition series, which is the 3d series. Molybdenum (Mo) has the atomic number 42 and its electronic configuration is [ Kr ] 4d⁵ 5s¹ . It belongs to the second transition series, which is the 4d series. Therefore, Co and Mo belong to the 3d and 4d transition series respectively. Answer: 3d and 4d