The radius of La3+(Atomic number of La=57) is 1.06ËšA. Which one of the following given values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ (Atomic number of Lu=71)?
A
1.40˚A
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B
1.06˚A
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C
0.85˚A
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D
1.60˚A
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Solution
The correct option is C0.85˚A
The ionic radii of Ln3+ reduces from La3+ to Lu3+ due to Lanthanide Contraction. Therefore the lowest value here must be the one closest ionic radii of Lu3+⟹0.85A.