The dand fblock elements - Result Question 76

####76. Identify the incorrect statement among the following:

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(a) Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of successive shrinkages.

(b) As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements.

(c) Shielding power of 4f electrons is quite weak.

(d) There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu.

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Solution:

  1. (b) Due to lanthanoid contraction the properties of 4d series of the transition element have similarities with the 5d series of elements.

There is a steady decrease in the radii as the atomic number of the lanthanide elements increases. For every additional proton added in nucleus the corresponding electron goes to 4f subshell.



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