D Block — Easy JEE chemistry MCQ
The electronic configuration of $Cu$ (Z=29) is:
- A. $[Ar]3d^{10}4s^1$
- B. $[Ar]3d^94s^2$
- C. $[Ar]3d^{10}4s^2$
- D. $[Ar]3d^84s^2$
Solution
Cu has an exceptional configuration due to extra stability of completely filled d-orbital: $[Ar]3d^{10}4s^1$
