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Which of the following statement regarding electronic configuration is incorrect?
A
The electronic configuration of Scandium is 
.
.
B
The electronic configuration of Iron is 
.
.
C
The electronic configuration of Chromium is 
.
.
D
The electronic configuration of Zinc is 
.
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since half and completely filled sets of orbitals are relatively more stable, hence the electronic configuration of Chromium is 
instead of 
.
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