NEET 2026 Chemistry question
The lanthanide ion having four unpaired electrons is (Given : Atomic numbers of Ce = 58, Nd = 60, Tb = 65 and Ho = 67)
Answer: (4)
Solution
Write the configurations as and fill the seven f orbitals (Hund's rule). : , 1 unpaired. : , 3 unpaired. :
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