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Chemistry

Lanthanoid Actinoids Contraction

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PYQ 2007
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

Identify the incorrect statement among the following:

1. There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu.
2. Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of successive shrinkages
3. As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of the 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements
4. The shielding power of 4f electrons is quite weak.

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PYQ 2010
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solutions?

1. La3+ (Z=57)

2. Ti3+ (Z=22)

3. Lu3+ (Z=71)

4. Sc3+ (Z=21)

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PYQ 2020
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202

Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

1. Zirconium and Hafnium have identical radii of 160 pm and 159 pm, respectively as a consequence of lanthanoid contraction.
2. Lanthanoids reveal only +3 oxidation state.
3. The lanthanoid ions other than the f0 type and the f14 type are all paramagnetic.
4. The overall decrease in atomic and ionic radii from lanthanum to lutetium is called lanthanoid contraction.

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PYQ 2021
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202

Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of:

1. Lanthanoid contraction
2. Having similar chemical properties
3. Belonging to the same group
4. Diagonal relationship
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