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The d & f Block Elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryThe d & f Block Elements1 Mark
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Why are transition elements known as d-block elements?
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Answer

The last electron enters (n - 1) d-orbital, i.e., d-orbital of the penultimate shell. Hence, these are known as d-block elements.

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