The incorrect statement among the following is:

  • A
    Actinoid contraction is greater for element to element than Lanthanoid contraction.
  • B
    Most of the trivalent Lanthanoid ions are colorless in the solid state.
  • C
    Lanthanoids are good conductors of heat and electricity.
  • D
    Actinoids are highly reactive metals,especially when finely divided.

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Explain the lanthanoid contraction.

For the general electronic configuration $(n-2)f^{1-14}(n-1)d^{0-1}ns^2$,if $n=7$,the configuration belongs to which series?

Match the properties given in List-$I$ with the elements given in List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Property) List-$II$ (Element)
$(A)$ Lanthanoid showing $+4$ oxidation state $(i)$ $Pm$
$(B)$ Lanthanoid showing $+2$ oxidation state $(ii)$ $Ce$
$(C)$ Radioactive lanthanoid $(iii)$ $Lu$
$(D)$ Lanthanoid with $4f^7$ configuration in $+3$ state $(iv)$ $Eu$
$(E)$ Lanthanoid with $4f^{14}$ configuration in $+3$ state $(v)$ $Gd$
- $(vi)$ $Dy$

Lanthanide contraction occurs because

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