MCQ
$Ce - 58$ is a member of
  • A
    $s$-block elements
  • B
    $p$-block elements
  • C
    $d$-block elements
  • $f$-block elements

Answer

Correct option: D.
$f$-block elements
d
The electronic configuration of $Ce$ is $[ Xe ] \,4 f ^1 \,5 d ^1 \,6 s ^2$.

Since the electron has entered the $f$ orbital, $Ce$ is an $f$ block element.

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