Observe the following $f$-block elements: $Eu (Z=63)$; $Pu (Z=94)$; $Cf (Z=98)$; $Sm (Z=62)$; $Gd (Z=64)$; $Cm (Z=96)$. How many of the above have half-filled $f$-orbitals in their ground state?
- A$3$
- B$4$
- C$2$
- D$5$
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