The radius of La3+ (Atomic number of La=57) is 1.06A Which one of the following given values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ (Atomic number of Lu=71)?
A
40A
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B
1.06A
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C
0.85
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D
1.60A
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Solution
The correct option is A40A La and Lu belong to lanthanoids (4f block element of inner transition elements). Lanthanum is 1st element and Lu is last one. In lanthanoids, the atomic and ionic radii decreases with increase in atomic no. It is called as lanthanoid contraction given options has only 0.85A with required conditions.