Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu.
Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of successive shrinkages
As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements
As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements
More the number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is:
more energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
the lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
the greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids
the greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids
It is because of inability of ns2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that
Sn2+ is reducing while Pb4+ is oxidising
Sn2+ is oxidising while Pb4+ is reducing
Sn2+ and Pb2+ are both oxidising and reducing
Sn2+ and Pb2+ are both oxidising and reducing
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
The radioactive nature of actinoids
Actinoid contraction
5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
C.
5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
The correct increasing order of ionic radii of the following Ce3+, La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ is
Yb3+ < Pm3+< Ce3+<La3+
Ce3+< Yb3+<Pm3+<La3+
Yb3+< Pm3+< La3+<Ce3+
Pm3+ < La3+< Ce3+ < Yb3+
[CuCl4]2- exists while [CuI4]2- does not exist, because
I- is stronger reductant than Cl-
I- is weaker reductant than Cl-
I- is stronger oxidant than Cl-
None of the above
Actinides exhibit larger number of oxidation state than that of corresponding lanthanides. The reason behind this aspect is
lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d-orbitals than between 4f and 5d-orbitals
larger atomic size of actinides than the lanthanides
more energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d-orbitals
greater reactive nature of the actinides than the lanthanides