What +2 Ion Has the Electronic Configuration [Xe]6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁰

question 5

Multiple Choice

What +2 ion has the electronic configuration [Xe]6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁰?

• A) Ba²⁺
• B) Po²⁺
• C) Pt²⁺
• D) Pb²⁺
• E) Hg²⁺

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Definitions:

Arachadonic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important in the inflammation process and cellular signalling.

Chair Conformation

A stable, puckered conformation of six-membered rings that minimizes torsional strain.

Axial

Refers to positions or directions parallel to the axis of symmetry in a molecule or crystal.

Equitorial

Refers to the positioning of substituents in a cyclic compound, where the groups are oriented along the equator of the molecule, often leading to more stable conformations.