Question

The general electronic configuration of transition metals is:

• A. $(n-1)d^{1-10}n{s}^{1-2}$
• B. $n{d}^{10}n{s}^2$
• C. $(n-1)d^{10}n{s}^2$
• D. $(n-1)d^{10}5n{s}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $(n-1)d^{1-10}n{s}^{1-2}$

The general electronic configuration of transition elements is given by:

(n-1) d${}^{1-10}$ns${}^{1or2}$