D-And F-Block Elements Ques 417

Question: Electronic configuration of Cu(Z=29) is

[Pb. CET 2001]

Options:

A) [Ar]3d94s2

B) [Ar]3d104s1

C) [Ar]3d54s2

D) [Ar]3d64s2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The expected electronic configuration of Cu (29) is [Ar] 3d94s2 but actually it is found to be [Ar] 3d104s1 .

This is because fully filled d orbitals are more stable than incompletely filled d-orbitals.

So there is a migration of one e , from 4s orbital to 3d orbital to give a more stable configuration.



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