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Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements

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Which of the following lanthanoid is diamagnetic?

Atomic no's Sm=62, Ce=58, Eu=63, Yb=70

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The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means
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Incorrect statement with reference to Ce Z=58
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Decrease in ionic size in a period is observed in
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What is the action of the following on lanthanoids?

Nitrogen, heat

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Among Ce4f15d16s2, Nd4f16s2, Eu4f76s2 and Dy4f106s2, the elements having highest and lowest 3rd ionisation energies, respectively are
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The lanthanide ion that would show colour is:
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
(i) f-block elements of 6th  period are called lanthanoids.
(ii) f-block elements of 7th  period are called actinoids.

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What is the action of the following on lanthanoids?

Sulphur, heat

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The radius of La3+ (atomic number of La=57) is 1.06 . Which one of the following given values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ (atomic number of Lu=71)?
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Which of the following properties is NOT of lanthanoids?
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Which of the following oxidation states is common for all lanthanoid?
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Which statement is incorrect with reference to inner transition elements?
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Which of the following lanthanide ions has the highest number of unpaired electrons?
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Which of the following elements involves gradual filling of 4f - levels?
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Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with diamagnetic nature ? (Given Z for Nd=60,Yb=70,La=57,Ce=58)
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The incorrect statement among the following is:
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Knowing that the chemistry of lanthanides (Ln) is dominated by their +3 oxidation state, which of the following statements is incorrect?
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What is the action of the following on lanthanoids?

water

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Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radius?