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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which of the following set of elements do not possess \(f\)-electrons?

  1. A La, U, Lr
  2. B La, Th, Lr
  3. C La, Ac, Th
  4. D Ce, Ac, Th
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(C) La, Ac, Th

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Electronic configurations of (i) Lanthanum (La) with \((Z=57)\) is \[ [\mathrm{Xe}]_{54} \cdot 5 d^1 \cdot 6 s^2 \] (ii) Uranium (U) with \((Z=92)\) is \[ [\mathrm{Rn}]_{86} \cdot 5 f^3 \cdot 6 d^1 \cdot 7 s^2 \] (iii) Lawrencium ( \(\operatorname{Lr})\) with \((Z=103)\) is…