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Element with the electronic configuration as [Ar]18 3d5 4s1 is placed in?

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IA, s-block
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VIA, s-block
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VIB, s-block
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VIB, d-block
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Solution

The correct option is D VIB, d-block

Let's look at the electronic configuration of the given element [Ar]18 3d5 4s1.

As we studied in the last chapter we can see that instead of filling 4s fully, the d orbital is half-filled.

Try to recall the concept of fully filled and half-filled orbitals.

Do you remember that fully filled and half-filled orbitals are more stable?

Fully filled and half-filled orbitals are more stable because of symmetric distribution and exchange energy.

Now you can see that the same thing happening in this configuration.Therefore, we can say that this is a d-block element and because its atomic number is 24, it will be placed in VIB group.


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