JEE Main2011Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
In context of the lanthanoids, which of the following statements is not correct ?
Options
- AAll the members exhibit +3 oxidation state
- BBecause of similar properties the separation of lanthanoids is not easy.
- CAvailability of 4 f electrons results in the formation of compounds in +4 state for all the members of the ser
- DThere is a gradual decrease in the radii of the members with increasing atomic number in the series.
Correct answer
C. Availability of 4 f electrons results in the formation of compounds in +4 state for all the members of the ser
Step-by-step solution
The general o.s of lanthanides is +3 , only few elements exhibit +4 o.s.