MHT CET20244 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which element from following has half filled 4f orbital at observed ground state?
Options
- AGd
- BSm
- CNd
- DHo
Correct answer
A. Gd
Step-by-step solution
Observed electronic configuration of gadolinium is Gd (64): [ Xe ] 4 f ^7 5 ~d ^1 6 ~s ^2