MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

What is the number of unpaired electrons in f orbitals of lutetium in its +3 oxidation state?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Lutetium (Z = 71) has the configuration . On forming it loses the and electrons, giving . All 14 f electrons are paired in the

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