Assertion : La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3
Reason : Size of Lu3+ increases and shows more covalent character.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false
C.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
Due to lanthanide contraction, the size of Lu3+ is decreased and therefore Lu(OH)3shows more covalent character (Small cation, more is covalent character - Fajan's rule). Thus La(OH)3 is more ionic and thus more basic.
Lanthanum the first element of lanthanide series has :
only unfilled 3d orbitals
unfilled 3d and 4d orbitals
unfilled 4d and 4forbitals
unfilled 4f and 5d orbitals
Assertion : F- ion is a weak ligand and forms outer orbital complex.
Reason : F- ion cannot force the electrons of d and d orbitals of the inner shell to occupy dxy, dyz and dzx orbitals of the same shell.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
In the periodic table actinides occupy :
III B group in 7th row
III B group in 6th row
III B group in 5th row
None of the above
Why Sc (Z = 21) is not considered as transition element ?
Properties of Sc are similar to alkali metals
3d - orbitals are empty in its stable compound
Stable oxidation number of Sc is +2
Atomic volume of Sc is very large