D-And F-Block Elements Ques 515

Question: Arrange (I) Ce3+ , (II) La3+ , (III) Pm3+ , and (IV) Yb3+ 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.

La3+(Z=57),>Ce3+(Z=58),>Pm3+(Z=61),>Yb3+(Z=70),



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