The elements in which electrons are progressively filled in 4f orbital are called:
A
actinoids
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B
transition elements
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C
lanthanoids
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D
halogens.
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Solution
The correct option is C lanthanoids In lanthanoids, electrons are progressively filled in 4f orbital. The general electronic configuration for lanthanoids is [Xe]4f1−145d0−16s2