MHT CET20225 Aug 2022Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
What is the number of unpaired electrons present in f -orbital at +3 oxidation state of Lu ( Z =71) ?
Options
- A0
- B4
- C2
- D7
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
Lu =[ Xe ] 4 f ¹⁴ 5 ~d ^1 6 ~s ^2 or Lu ⁺³=[ Xe ] 4 f ¹⁴