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NEET · Chemistry · STD 11 - 3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

Which among the following electronic configurations belong to main group elements?
A. \([ Ne ] 3 s^1\)
B. \([ Ar ] 3 d^3 4 s^2\)
C. \([ Kr ] 4 d^{10} 5 s^2 5 p^5\)
D. \([ Ar ] 3 d^{10} 4 s^1\)
E. \([R n] 5 f^0 6 d^2 7 s^2\)
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

  1. A B and E only
  2. B A and C only
  3. C D and E only
  4. D A, C and D only
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) A and C only

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Main group elements are s & p-block elements.
\(\text {A} \rightarrow \text {s-block }\)
\(\text C \rightarrow \text {p-block }\)