AIIMS2007Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Assertion : Magnetic moment of Dy is the highest among the lanthanoids. Reason : Orbital motion contributes magnetic moment.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
(4 f ) electrons are well screened thus their spins and their orbital motions about their nuclei contribute to the magnetic moment. Hence, even Dy has highest magnetic moment.