JEE Main 2022ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2022Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)

Question

The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration Rn5f146d17s2 is

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Correct answer
CUnniltrium

Step-by-step explanation

IUPAC nomenclature has been recommended for all the elements with Z>100. It was decided by IUPAC that the names of elements beyond atomic number 100 should use Latin words for their numbers. The names of these elements are derived from their numerical roots.

Numerical 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
roots nil un bi tri quad pent hex sept oct en

 

The atomic mass of given molecule [Rn]5f146d17s2 = 86+14+1+2 = 103

Name of element with this atomic number = un+nil+tri+ium = unniltrium 

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