The position in the periodic table to which the lanthanides and actinides metals belong :
A
alkali metals
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B
alkaline earth metals
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C
transition elements
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D
inner transition elements
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Solution
The correct option is D inner transition elements
In the periodic table to which the lanthanides and actinides metals belong to is inner transition elements because these elements are present in between transition elements.