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`f-`block elements (sometimes called inner transition elements) are the elements in which the last electron enters the_____________orbitals.

A

electrons are edded in `(n-3)` f shell

B

electrons are added in `(n-1)` f shell

C

electrons are added in `(n-2)` f shell

D

electrons are added in `(n-2)` d shell

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C
We know that, in f-block elements electrons are in antipenultimate shall, i.e. third from outer most shell i.e.(n-2) f orbitals.
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