An element having the atomic number 38 belongs to the
A
s - block
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B
p - block
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C
d - block
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D
f - block
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Solution
The correct option is A s - block The electronic configuration of element with atomic no. 38 is [Kr]5s2. Since the last electron is filled in the s−subshell, the element belongs to the s-block.