JEE Main2006Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Lanthanoid contraction is caused due to
Options
- Athe appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
- Bthe appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 5d electrons from the nuclear charge
- Cthe same effective nuclear charge from Ce to Lu
- Dthe imperfect shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
Correct answer
D. the imperfect shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
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