MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #794

Which transition element has an electron configuration that results in a fully filled d-subshell instead of following the typical filling order?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #794

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which transition element has an electron configuration that results in a fully filled d-subshell instead of following the typical filling order?

    • A) Iron
    • B) Copper
    • C) Nickel
    • D) Titanium

    Answer: Copper

    Explanation: Copper's [Ar]3d¹⁰4s¹ configuration prioritizes d-subshell stability. Option A has incompletely filled d-orbitals.