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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 - 4. d and f- block elements

Gadolinium belongs to \(4f\) series. Its atomic number is \(64.\) Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?

  1. A \([Xe] 4f^9 5s^1\)
  2. B \([X e] 4f^7 5d^1 6s^2\)
  3. C \([Xe] 4f^65d^26s^2\)
  4. D \([Xe] 4f^86d^2\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \([X e] 4f^7 5d^1 6s^2\)

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Electronic configuration of Gadolinium, with atomic number \(64\) is [Xe] \(4 f^7 5 d^1 6 s^2\) as half filled orbitals are more stable than incompletely filled orbitals.