Question
Consider the following statements with respect to lanthanides:
1. The basic strength of hydroxides of lanthanides increases from La(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3.
2. The lanthanide ions Lu+3, Yb+2 and Ce+4 are diamagnetic
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1 ) 1 only 2 ) 2 only
3 ) Both 1 and 2 4 ) Neither 1 nor 2