Multiple choice

Which of the following electronic configurations does not represent an alkali earth metal? A. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2

B. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s2, 4p6, 4d1, 5s2

C.1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s2

D. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s2, 4p6, 5s2

  1. A and C

  2. A and B

  3. A and D

  4. B and C

  5. C and D

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Y = Yttrium is a transition metal. Ni = Nickle is a transition metal.