The transition elements have a general electronic configuration of

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

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