AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Correct order of basic strength of metallic hydroxides
Options
- ACe ( OH )₃ < Lu ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃
- BCe ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃ < Lu ( OH )₃
- CLu ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃ < Ce ( OH )₃
- DLu ( OH )₃ < Ce ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃
Correct answer
C. Lu ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃ < Ce ( OH )₃
Step-by-step solution
The atomic numbers of the given lanthanides are:- Ce =58, Eu =63, Lu =71 Since the metallic character decreases from left to right in a period, the order of metallic character for the given metal will be Lu < Eu < Ce . Thus, the basic strength of their hydroxides will be:- Lu ( OH )₃ < Eu ( OH )₃ < Ce ( OH )₃ .