The number of electrons in the outermost f orbital in the ground state of neptunium (Z = 93). (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5

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The number of electrons in the outermost f orbital in the ground state of neptunium (Z = 93).

(a) 2

(b) 3

(d) 5

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30/12/2021 2:21 pm

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Correct answer: (c) 4

Explanation:

Electronic configuration of Neptunium: [Rn]5f⁴ 6d¹7s²

Thus, the number of electrons in the outermost f orbital is 4.

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