AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Periodic Table

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Lanthanides MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The correct order of ionic radii of Y³⁺, La³⁺, Eu³⁺, and Lu³⁺ is:

A

Y³⁺ < La³⁺ < Eu³⁺ < Lu³⁺

B

Y³⁺ < Lu³⁺ < Eu³⁺ < La³⁺

C

Lu³⁺ < Eu³⁺ < La³⁺ < Y³⁺

D

La³⁺ < Eu³⁺ < Lu³⁺ < Y³⁺

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The ionic radii decrease across the lanthanide series due to the lanthanide contraction.

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