Q78 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is incorrect?

  • A
    Europium shows +2oxidation state.
  • B
    The basicity decreases as the ionic radius decreases from Pr to Lu.
  • Correct answer
    C
    All the lanthanons are much more reactive than aluminium.
  • D
    Ce+4 solutions are widely used as oxidizing agent in volumetric analysis.

Solution

All the lanthanons are not much more reactive than aluminium.

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

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