The ionic radius of 57La3+ is 1.06 A. Which one of the following given values will be closest to the ionic radius of 71Lu3+?
A
1.06 A
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B
1.56 A
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C
0.85 A
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D
1.35 A
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Solution
The correct option is C 0.85 A As we move along a row radii decreases so ionic radius of Lu3+ should be smaller than that of La3+ because of lanthanide contraction across the period.