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Question
Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. It’s atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?
Options
\[{[Xe] 4f^75d^16s^2}\]
\[{[Xe] 4f^65d^26s^2}\]
\[{[Xe] 4f^86d^2}\]
\[{[Xe] 4f^95d^1}\]
Solution
\[{[Xe] 4f^75d^16s^2}\]
Explanation:
Gadolinium belongs to the 4f series; it has atomic no.= 64. It has extra stability due to a half-filled 4f subshell.
\[\ce{Gd (Z = 64) -> [Xe] 4f^6 5d^2 6s^2}\]
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