Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Extended or Long form of Periodic Table Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

There are two rows of inner transition elements in the periodic table each containging 14 elements. The reason for this may be

A
f – orbital has seven values for magnetic quantum number, hence total electrons are 14
B
In the periodic table there is space to accommodate 14 electrons only
C
Only 28 inner transition elements have been discovered till date
D
28 is the maximum number of elements that any block can accommodate.

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A

For f – orbital,l = 3

There are 7 electrons with spin and 7 electrons with spin. Hence, total electrons are 14.

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