Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    Element with atomic number 81, is present in which block?

    A) \[s-block\]                         

    B) \[p-block\]

    C) \[d-block\]

    D) \[f-block\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The electronic configuration of the atom with atomic number 81 is                 \[=[Xe]4{{f}^{14}},\,\,5{{d}^{10}},\,\,6{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{1}}\] Electronic configuration shows that \[p\] orbitals of the element are incomplete, hence it belongs top block (III A group element, ie,\[Tl\]).


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