NEET2012Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which of the following exhibits only +3 oxidation state?
Options
- AU
- BTh
- CAc
- DPa
Correct answer
C. Ac
Step-by-step solution
₈₉ Ac =[ Rn ] 6 d^1, 7 s^2 Oxidation state =+3 ₉₀ Th =[ Rn ] 6 d^2, 7 s^2 Oxidation states =+3,+4 ₉₁ ~Pa =[ Rn ] 6 d^3, 7 s^2 Oxidation states =+3,+4,+5 ₉₂ U =[ Rn ] 6 d^4, 7 s^2 Oxidation states =+3,+4,+5,+6