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General electronic configuration of actinoids is `(n-2)f^(1-14)(n - 1)d^(0-2)ns^2`.Which of the following actinoids have one electron in 6d orbital?
(i) U (Atomic no. 92)
(ii) Np (Atomic no.93)
(iii) Pu (Atomic no. 94)
(iv) Am (Atomic no. 95)
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Solution
(i) U (Atomic no. 92)
(ii) Np (Atomic no.93)
Explanation:
Electronic configuration:
92U – 5f3 6d1 7s2
93Np – 5f4 6d1 7s2
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