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The element having electronic configuration [Kr] 4d10, 4f14, 5s2, 5p6, 5d¹, 6s2 belongs to

Correct answer: C. d-Block

  • A. s-Block
  • B. p-Block
  • C. d-Block
  • D. f-Block

Explanation

The given electronic configuration ends with 5d¹, indicating that the last electron is added to the d subshell, which characterizes d-block elements, also known as transition metals. The s-block elements have their last electron in the s subshell, whereas p-block elements have it in the p subshell, and f-block elements have it in the f subshell. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not match the configuration's highest energy electron placement.

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