D-And F-Block Elements Ques 515
Question: Arrange (I) , (II) , (III) , and (IV) in increasing order of their ionic radii.
Options:
A) IV<III<I<II
B) I<IV<III<II
C) IV<III<II<I
D) III<II<I<IV
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Ionic radii decrease across lanthanide series due to lanthanide contraction. As all ions are in +3 O.S., ionic radii will follow the trend of atomic radii.