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The transition elements have a general electronic configuration:

A

`ns^(2)np^(1-6)`

B

`(n-1)d^(1-10),ns^(0-2),`

C

`(n-1)d^(1-10), ns^(1-2)`

D

`nd^(1-10)ns^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In the transition elements, the d-orbitals are successively filled. The general electronic configuration of d-block is
`(n-1)d^(1-10)ns^(1-2)`
Where (n-1) stands for inner shell and d-orbitals may have one to ten electrons and the s-orbitals of the outermost shell (n) may have one or two electrons.
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