The general valence shell electronic configuration of transition elements is

Options

A. `(n-1)d^(1-10)ns^(0-2)`
B. `(n-1)d^(1-10) ns^(1)`
C. `(n-1)d^(1-10) ns^(1-2)`
D. `(n-1) d^(1-10) ns^(2)np^(6)`

Answer

C

Explanation

However Pd is an exception with `4d^(10)5s^(0)` configuration .