When the electron of Ca is excited,then the electron will move upto which of the orbital first ?
A
4p
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B
3d
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C
5s
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is C3d Electronic configuration of Ca is 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d0. Hence, when the electron of Ca is excited the electron will move upto 3d orbital first.