MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
Which element from following has half filled 4f orbital at observed ground state?
- A Gd
- B Sm
- C Nd
- D Ho
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Gd
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Detailed explanation
Observed electronic configuration of gadolinium is Gd (64): \([\mathrm{Xe}] 4 \mathrm{f}^7 5 \mathrm{~d}^1 6 \mathrm{~s}^2\)
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