What is the general electronic configuration of the lanthanides?
A. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 1-10 ns2
B. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 1-2 ns2
C. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 0-1 ns2
D. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 0 ns2
Answer:C
What is the general electronic configuration of the lanthanides?
A. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 1-10 ns2 B. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 1-2 ns2 C. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 0-1 ns2 D. (n-2)f 1-14 (n-1)d 0 ns2