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The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn] 5f14 6d1 7s2 is:

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Question

The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn] 5f14^{14} 6d1^1 7s2^2 is:

Options
  1. a

    Unnilunium

  2. b

    Unnilbium

  3. c

    Unniltrium

  4. d

    Unnilquadium

Correct Answerc

Unniltrium

Detailed Solution

🧠 Count the electrons to find Z, then translate Z digit-by-digit using IUPAC roots The configuration tells you the atomic number. The IUPAC system for elements above Z=100 spells the digits of the atomic number using fixed Latin/Greek roots.

🗺️ Find Z [Rn]5f146d17s2[\ce{Rn}]\,5f^{14}\,6d^{1}\,7s^{2}. Rn has Z=86Z = 86. Add the extra electrons: 14+1+2=1714 + 1 + 2 = 17. So Z=86+17=103Z = 86 + 17 = 103.

Decode 103 with IUPAC roots The roots are: 0 = nil, 1 = un, 2 = bi, 3 = tri, 4 = quad, 5 = pent, 6 = hex, 7 = sept, 8 = oct, 9 = enn. Digits of 103: 1, 0, 3 → un + nil + tri + ium → Unniltrium.

⚠️ The trap Option (a) Unnilunium is for Z=101Z = 101 (1-0-1). Option (b) Unnilbium is for Z=102Z = 102. Option (d) Unnilquadium is for Z=104Z = 104. Students who miscount one electron land on a neighbouring name. Always recount the electrons in the configuration twice before applying the roots.

Answer: (c)\boxed{\text{Answer: (c)}}

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