The Lanthanoids

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The Lanthanoids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Position of Inner-Transition Metals, The Lanthanoids, Electronic Configuration of Lanthanoids, Atomic and Ionic Sizes of Lanthanoids, Oxidation States of Lanthanoids & Consequences of Lanthanoid Contraction etc.

Important Questions on The Lanthanoids

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The oxidation state which is common for all lanthanoids is _____.

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The position of inner transition elements is

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Which of the following oxidation states is common for all lanthanoid?

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Lanthanide contraction is caused due to:

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The general oxidation state of Lanthanoids is _____.

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The general electronic configuration of lanthanoids is [Xe]4f1-14 5d0-1 6s2

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The element with atomic number 61 belongs to which group?

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The most common oxidation state of lanthanoids is

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The general oxidation state of Lanthanoid series is

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Which of the following oxidation state is common for all lanthanoids?

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The pair that has similar atomic radii is:

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Why Gd3+ is colourless?

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Which of the following lanthanoids show +2 oxidation state besides the characteristic oxidation state +3 of lanthanoids?

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Explain the oxidation state of lanthanoid and actinoid.

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Explain the position of lanthanoids.

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Give a reason why Zr(40) & Hf(72) have almost the same atomic radius.

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Explain: The atomic radii of 5d transition elements are very similar to 4d transition elements.

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What is mischmetal? Write its one use.

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What will be the number of unpaired electrons in Gd (Z=64)?

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Write general electronic configuration of inner transition elements.