Which of the following exhibits only + 3 oxidation state?
- U
- Th
- Ac
- Pa
Answer
(3) Ac
Solution
As per NCERT (oxidation states of actinoids):
Ac ⇒ +3 only
Th ⇒ +3, +4
Pa ⇒ +3, +4, +5
U ⇒ +3, +4, +5, +6
∴ Actinium (Ac, 6d1 7s2) exhibits only the +3 oxidation state.
Answer: (3)