NEETChemistry-d- and f- Block Elements

NEET Chemistry Lanthanides MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements concerning lanthanide elements is false?

A

All lanthanides are highly dense metals.

B

Most characteristic oxidation state of lanthanide elements is +3.

C

Lanthanides are separated from one another by ion exchange method.

D

Ionic radii of trivalent lanthanides steadily increases with increase in the atomic number.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The ionic radii of trivalent lanthanides decrease with an increase in atomic number due to the lanthanide contraction.

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