If the differentiating electron enters $(n - 1) d$ sublevel. The element is:

a representative element

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a noble gas

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an alkali metal

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a transition element

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Solution

The correct option is D a transition element
If the differentiating electron enters the $(n - 1) d$ orbital, then that element belongs to d-block elements which are also called transition elements.

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