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What is the number of unpaired electrons present in $\mathrm{f}$-orbital at +3 oxidation state of $\mathrm{Lu}(\mathrm{Z}=71)$ ?
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (05 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 4
  • C 2
  • D 7
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The correct answer is: 0
$$
\mathrm{Lu}=[\mathrm{Xe}] 4 \mathrm{f}^{14} 5 \mathrm{~d}^1 6 \mathrm{~s}^2
$$
or $\mathrm{Lu}^{+3}=[\mathrm{Xe}] 4 \mathrm{f}^{14}$

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