NEET-XII-Chemistry

08: The d-and f-Block Elements

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    In what way is the electronic configuration of the transition elements different

    from that of the non-transition elements?
    Ans : Transition metals have a partially filled d-orbital. Therefore, the electronic configuration of transition elements is (n - 1)d1-10 ns0-2.

    The non-transition elements either do not have a d-orbital or have a fully filled d-orbital. Therefore, the electronic configuration of non-transition elements is ns1-2 or ns2 np1-6.