AP EAMCET20226 Jul 2022Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which of the following f -block element exhibits the highest oxidation state?
Options
- AU
- BNp
- CAm
- DPa
Correct answer
B. Np
Step-by-step solution
array llll Element & array l Atomic number array & Configuration & array l Oxidation states array U & 92 & [ Rn ] 5 f^3 6 d^1 7 s^2 & array l +3,+4, +5,+6 array Np & 93 & [ Rn ] 5 f^4 6 d^1 7 s^2 & array l +3,+4, +5,+6,+7 array Am & 95 & [ Rn ] 5 f^7 7 s^2 & +3,+4, & & & +5,+6 Pa & 91 & [ Rn ] 5 f^2 6 d^1 7 s^2 & +3,+4,+5 array Thus, Np exhibits highest oxidation state.