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प्रश्न
On the basis of Lanthanoid contraction, explain the following:
Stability of the complexes of lanthanoids.
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उत्तर
As we move along the lanthanide series, the atomic size decreases. As a result, the charge/size ratio increases and the stability of the complexes also increases.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define lanthanoid contraction.
Which among the following pairs of elements is 'not' an example of chemical twins?
Compare the chemistry of actinoids with that of lanthanoids with special reference to electronic configuration.
Explain effects of lanthanoid contraction.
What are the consequences of lanthanoid contraction?
Account for the following:
Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals.
Name an element of lanthanoid series which is well knwon to shown +4 oxidation state. Is it a strong oxidising agent or reducing agent?
What is lanthanoid contraction?
Match the statements given in Column I with the oxidation states given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | |
| (i) | Oxidation state of Mn in MnO2 is | (a) + 2 |
| (ii) | Most stable oxidation state of Mn is | (b) + 3 |
| (iii) | Most stable oxidation state of | (c) + 4 |
| Mn in oxides is | (d) + 5 | |
| (iv) | Characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids is | (e) + 7 |
Match the property given in Column I with the element given in Column II.
| Column I (Property) | Column II (Element) | |
| (i) | Lanthanoid which shows +4 oxidation state |
(a) Pm |
| (ii) | Lanthanoid which can show +2 oxidation state |
(b) Ce |
| (iii) | Radioactive lanthanoid | (c) Lu |
| (iv) | Lanthanoid which has 4f7 electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state |
(d) Eu |
| (v) | Lanthanoid which has 4f14 electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state |
(e) Gd |
| (f) Dy |
Which of the following pairs has the same ionic size?
In lanthanoid the last electron enters (n - 2)f subshell where n is equal to ______.
Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of ______.
Mischmetal is an alloy consisting mainly of ______.
Write a note on lanthanoids.
State a reason for the following:
La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3.
Why is Mn2+ ion more stable than Fe2+ ion?
(Atomic numbers of Mn = 25 and Fe = 26)
The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is:
