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10 grade science

what is electronic configuration of iron in s,p,d,f orbits? why does the electrons are placed inth orbit(n) without filling the 3rd orbit(m)?

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following the rules on how to fill the orbitals, the electronic configuration of iron (Fe) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d6 , and it is abbreviated form [Ar] 4s2 3d6