why is thorium present in F block while it has a conf. of 5f^0 6d^2 7s^2 ??
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Owing to thorium(IV)'s lack of electrons in 6d and 5f orbitals, the tetravalent thorium compounds are colourless. Th3+ compounds are uncommon due to the large negative reduction potential of the Th4+/Th3+ couple.
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