In context of the lanthanoids, which of the following statements is not correct ?(1) All the members exhibit +3 oxidation state(2) Because of similar properties the separation of lanthanoids is not easy.(3) Availability of 4f electrons results in the formation of compounds in +4 state for all the membersof the series.(4) There is a gradual decrease in the radii of the members with increasing atomic number in theseries.?????
putus , 10 Years ago
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Avinash
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(3) Availability of 4f electrons results in the formation of compounds in +4 state for all the members of the series.
Reason: The common oxidation states of lanthanoids is +3. Some of the lanthonoids may also show +2 and +4 oxidation states however they easily revert to the more stable+3 state
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