Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

The electronic configuration of Pt (atomic number 78) is :

  1. A [Xe] 4f<sup>14</sup> 5d<sup>9</sup> 6s<sup>1</sup> Correct answer
  2. B [Kr] 4f<sup>14</sup> 5d<sup>10</sup>
  3. C [Xe] 4f<sup>14</sup> 5d<sup>10</sup>
  4. D [Xe] 4f<sup>14</sup> 5d<sup>8</sup> 6s<sup>2</sup>

Solution

Atomic number of Pt is 78<br/><br/> Electronic configuration is – <sub>78</sub>Pt $\to$ [Xe] 4 f<sup>14</sup> 5d<sup>9</sup> 6s<sup>1</sup> (Exceptional electronic configuration)

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals

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