D-And F-Block Elements Ques 516

Question: Which of the following statement is not correct-

Options:

A) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3 .

B) In lanthanide series ionic radius of Ln3+ ions decreases.

C) La is actually an element of transition series rather than lanthanide series.

D) Atomic radii of Zr and Hf are same because of lanthanide contraction.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3 .

This is because ionic size of La3+ ion is more than Lu3+ ion (Fajan’s rule).



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