Which element among the Lanthanides has the smallest atomic radius ?

Cerium

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Lutetium

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Europium

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Gadolinium.

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Solution

The correct option is B Lutetium
Lutetium is the last element of the Lanthanides, so it will have the smallest ionic radius due to Lanthanide contraction.

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