Q132 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (26 April Shift 1) · Chemistry

Identify inner transition element from following.

  • Correct answer
    A
    Sm
  • B
    Pd
  • C
    Cd
  • D
    Au

Solution

Inner transition elements are the f-block elements, which include the lanthanides and actinides.

Sm (Samarium) has the atomic number 62 and belongs to the lanthanide series, making it an inner transition element.

Pd (Palladium), Cd (Cadmium), and Au (Gold) are d-block elements, which are transition elements.

Answer: Sm

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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