The general electronic configuration of lanthanide is

Options

A. `(n-2)f^(1-14)(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)d^(0-1)ns^(2)`
B. `(n-2)f^(0-14)(n-1)d^(0-1)ns^(2)`
C. `((n-2)f^(0-14)(n-1)d^(10)ns^(2)`
D. `(n-2)d^(0-1)(n-1)f^(0-14)ns^(2)`

Answer

A

Explanation

The general electronic configuration of lathanides is
`(n-2)f^(1-14)(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)d^(0-1)ns^(2)`