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In d-Block when atomic size of one series are compared with those of corresponding element in other series :-
(I) Increase from the first (3d) to second (4d) series
(II) Increase from the second (4d) to third (5d) series
(III) Virtually the same as first (3d) and in second (4d) series
(IV) Virtually the same as second (4d) and in third (5d) series

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Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements

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The lanthanoid that does NOT show + 4 oxidation state is:
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In the sixth period, the orbitals that are filled are :
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Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radius?
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Gadolinium belongs of 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?
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Which of the following lanthanide ions has the highest number of unpaired electrons?
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The correct electronic configuration and spin-only magnetic moment (BM) of Gd3+(Z=64), respectively, are :
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The E° value of Ce4+/Ce3+ is +1.74 V

Statement II : Ce is more stable in Ce4+ state than Ce3+ state.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means
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Which of the following oxidation states is common for all lanthanoid?
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Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly the same atomic radii? (Number in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
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The Eu2+ ion is a strong reducing agent in spite of its ground state electronic configuration (outermost) : [Atomic number of Eu=63 ]
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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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The elements in which electrons are progressively filled in 4f orbital are called
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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)?