AIIMS2014Chemistry-Periodic Table

AIIMS 2014 Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following is not an actinoid?

A

Curium (Z = 96)

B

Californium (Z = 98)

C

Uranium (Z = 92)

D

Terbium (Z = 65)

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is D) Terbium (Z = 65) because it is not an actinoid; instead, it is a lanthanide, which is part of the f-block elements in the periodic table. Actinoids are the series of 15 elements from actinium (Z = 89) to lawrencium (Z = 103), characterized by their filling of the 5f orbitals, whereas terbium fills the 4f orbitals.

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