Q.

The IUPAC name of an element is unnilhexium. Its atomic number is 

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a

105

b

106

c

100

d

102

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Following rules are proposed by IUPAC for naming the elements with atomic number more than 100. 

The names are derived by using root words for the three digits in the atomic number of the element and adding the suffix – ium

Number0123456789
Root wordnilunbitriquadpenthexseptoctenn

unnilhexium = 106 (symbol is Unh)

The name of the element starts with a small letter.  While the symbol of an element starts with a capital letter.  The names are written as a complete word.

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