Q72 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

  • A
    Zirconium and Hafnium have identical radii of 160pm and 159pm, respectively as a consequence of lanthanoid contraction.
  • Correct answer
    B
    lanthanoid reveal only +3 oxidation state.
  • C
    The lanthanoid ions other than the f0 type and the f14 type are all paramagnetic.
  • D
    The overall decrease in atomic and ionic radii
    from lanthanum to lutetium is called lanthanoid 
    contraction.

Solution

lanthanoid shows general oxidation state +3 but some elements can shows +2 as well as +4. So the given option is wrong.

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

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