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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which of the following \(f\)-block element exhibits the highest oxidation state?

  1. A \(U\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Np}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Am}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Pa}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{Np}\)

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\begin{array}{llll} \hline Element & \begin{array}{l} Atomic \\ number \end{array} & Configuration & \begin{array}{l} Oxidation \\ states \end{array} \\ \hline \mathrm{U} & 92 & {[\mathrm{Rn}] 5 f^3 6 d^1 7 s^2} & \begin{array}{l} +3,+4, \\ +5,+6 \end{array} \\ \hline…