JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 26th February Morning Shift - No. 7)
Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2? [M is lanthanoid metal]
Nd
Dy
Yb
Pr
Explanation
Nd (60) = 4f4 6s2
Pr (59) = 4f3 6s2
Dy (66) = 4f10 6s2
Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2
Yb+2 has fully-filled 4f orbital, it will require very large amount of energy to reach +4 oxidation state.
Pr (59) = 4f3 6s2
Dy (66) = 4f10 6s2
Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2
Yb+2 has fully-filled 4f orbital, it will require very large amount of energy to reach +4 oxidation state.
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