The different oxidation states exhibited by the lanthanoids are:
1. | +2, -3, +4 | 2. | -2, -3, -4 |
3. | +2, +3, -4 | 4. | +2, +3, +4 |
Alloy that contains lanthanoid metals is-
1. | Mischmetal
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2. | Permalloy
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3. | Supermalloy
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4. | Brass |
Give below are some atomic numbers:
29, 59, 74, 95, 102, 104
The atomic numbers of the inner transition elements among the above are :
1. | 29, 59, 74
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2. | 59, 95, 102
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3. | 95, 102, 104
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4. | 59, 74, 95 |
The electronic configuration of the last element of actinoids is :
1. Thorium, Th:
2. Lawrencium, Lr:
3. Neptunium, Np:
4. Protactinium, Pa:
a. | Lanthanoid and actinoid belong to the f block and their general electronic configuration is nf1-14 n-1d0-1ns2 . |
b. | All lanthanides and actinoids show an oxidation state of +3. |
c. | The magnetic properties of the actinoids are more complex than those of the lanthanoids. |
d. | Lanthanoids are comparatively less electropositive than actinides |
Correct statements amongst the above are:
1. | a, b | 2. | c, d, a |
3. | d, a, b | 4. | b, c, d |
The correct statement regarding inner transition elements is:
1. | The general electronic configuration of actinoids is |
2. | The general electronic configuration of lanthanoids is |
3. | Alkalies have no action on actinoids. |
4. | The principal oxidation state of lanthanoids is +1. |
The most common oxidation state for lanthanoids and actinoids is:
1. | +5 | 2. | –3 |
3. | +1 | 4. | +3 |
Incorrect statement(s) regarding inner transition elements is/are:
1. | Lanthanoid contraction has a stronger impact on the radius than actinoid contraction |
2. | Lanthanoids commonly show +4 oxidation state |
3. | Actinoids are more reactive metals than lanthanoids. |
4. | Both (1) and (2) |