NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesPractice
Which of the following is the wrong statement?
Options
- AAll the actinoid elements are radioactive
- BAlkali and alkaline earth metals are s -block elements
- CChalcogens and halogens are p -block elements
- DThe first member of the lanthanoid series is lanthanum
Correct answer
D. The first member of the lanthanoid series is lanthanum
Step-by-step solution
Lanthanoids are 58 Ce - 71 Lu ( 14 elements ). Electronic configuration of 57 La = Xe 6s 2 5d 1 and is a d-block element.