The radius of La3+ (At.No. of La = 57) is 1.06A. Which one of the following given values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ (At.No. of Lu = 71)
A
1.40A
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B
1.06A
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C
0.85A
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D
1.60A
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Solution
The correct option is C 0.85A
A reduction in atomic/ionic size with increase in atomic number is a characteristic of lanthanoids. Hence, the ionic radius of Lu3+ will be smaller than the ionic radius of La3+. It will be less than 1.06 A. Hence, the option C, 0.85 A is the correct answer.