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Given the electron configuration: 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d4
Select the correct element

A. Mo
B.Cr
C. Y
D.Sc

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Answer:

A. Mo

Step-by-step explanation:

The given electron configuration: 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d4 shows 42 electrons and Molybdenum has atomic number 42.

But the correct electronic configuration of molybdenum is [Kr]4d5 5s1, and not [Kr]5s24d4 which is based on the diagonal rule.

The diagonal rule states that a half full 5s subshell and half-full 4d subshell are more stable than a full 5s subshell and 4d filled with four electrons.

Hence, the correct element is "A. Mo".

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