JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3df195
Which of the following ions is diamagnetic? (Th: 6d27s2, U: 5f36d17s2, Np: 5f46d17s2, Pu: 5f67s2)
AThX4+
BUX3+
CPuX3+
DNpX3+
Answer: A
ThX4+ has lost all valence electrons and has the radon core (no unpaired electron). UX3+ is 5f3, NpX3+ is 5f4 and PuX3+ is 5f5, all with unpaired electrons and paramagnetic.