BITSAT2018Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which among the following actinoids does not have stable electronic configuration
Options
- AProtactinium
- BNobelium
- CAmericium
- DLawrencium
Correct answer
A. Protactinium
Step-by-step solution
Protactinium Pa is the element that does not have stable electronic configuration. Protactinium Pa = Rn 5 f 2 6 d 1 7 s 2 (Atomic number = 91 ) Nobelium No = Rn 5 f 14 6 d 0 7 s 2 (Atomic number = 102 ) Lawrencium Lr = Rn 5 f 14 6 d 1 7 s 2 (Atomic number = 103 ) Americium Am = Rn 5 f 7 6 d 0 7 s 2 (Atomic number = 95 )