Q40 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (03 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Identify the element having smallest ionic size in +3 state from following.

  • A
    Nd
  • B
    Ho
  • C
    Sm
  • Correct answer
    D
    Lu

Solution

The phenomenon of lanthanide contraction is observed in case of 4 f elements due to an increase in the effective nuclear charge in lanthanides. Thus, the atomic and ionic radii decrease continuously from lanthanum ( $Z=57$ ) to lutetium $(Z=71)$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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