Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?

Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?

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Actinides

The elements in which the extra electron tends to enter the 5f-orbitals of (n–2)th main shell are considered 5f-block elements. They are also named actinides. Actinides include 15 elements, from atomic number 89 to 103.

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Consider the Lewis structure of L₂Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 1

D) 2

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