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D and F Block Elements question

2019 · 10 Apr · Shift 2 · Q19
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D and F Block Elements question

2019 · 10 Apr · Shift 2 · Q19

JEE MainChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
The highest possible oxidation states of uranium and plutonium, respectively are :
  1. A
    4 and 6
  2. B
    6 and 4
  3. C
    7 and 6
  4. D
    6 and 7
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Correct answer: D

  1. Identify the concept

    For actinoids, the highest oxidation state generally increases up to the middle of the series and then decreases. We need the highest possible oxidation states of:

    • Uranium (U)(U)(U)
    • Plutonium (Pu)(Pu)(Pu)
  2. Electronic considerations

    Actinoids can show variable oxidation states because electrons from 5f5f5f, 6d6d6d, and 7s7s7s orbitals can participate in bonding.

  3. Known highest oxidation states

    • Uranium commonly shows oxidation states +3,+4,+5,+6+3, +4, +5, +6+3,+4,+5,+6. Its highest stable oxidation state is +6+6+6.
    • Plutonium shows oxidation states +3,+4,+5,+6+3, +4, +5, +6+3,+4,+5,+6, and it can also attain +7+7+7 under strongly oxidizing conditions. So its highest possible oxidation state is +7+7+7.
  4. Match with the options

    • A: 444 and 666 ❌
    • B: 666 and 444 ❌
    • C: 777 and 666 ❌
    • D: 666 and 777 ✅
  5. Final answer

    The highest possible oxidation states of uranium and plutonium are: +6 and +7+6 \text{ and } +7+6 and +7 respectively.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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