The outer electron configuration of $Gd$ (Atomic No.: $64$) is:

  • A
    $4f^3 5d^5 6s^2$
  • B
    $4f^8 5d^0 6s^2$
  • C
    $4f^4 5d^4 6s^2$
  • D
    $4f^7 5d^1 6s^2$

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