Multiple choice

Match Column – I (Elements) with Column – II (Ground state electronic configuration in their outer shell) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I Column – II
A. Fe 1. 4d10 5s1
B. Ni 2. 3d6 4s2
C. Pd 3. 4d10 5s0
D. Ag 4. 3d8 4s2

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  2. A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2

  3. A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

  4. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

  5. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Electronic configuration of Fe (Z = 26) is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. Electronic configuration of Ni (Z = 28) is [Ar] 3d8 4s2. Electronic configuration of Pd (Z = 46) is Pd: [Kr] 4d10 5s0. Electronic configuration of Ag (Z = 47) is Ag: [Kr] 4d10 5s1.

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