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The elements in which electrons are progressively filled in 4f orbital are called:

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actinoids
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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]4f1145d016s2

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