Lanthanum belongs to ________ block.

s

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p

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d

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f

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Solution

The correct option is D $f$
Lanthanum has an atomic number of 57 and it does not contain any partially filled $4 f$ orbitals. Electronic configuration: $[X e] 5 d^{1}, 6 s^{2}$

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