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Topic: Lanthanoids and lanthanoid contraction· d- and f-Block Elements

The incorrect statement among the following is :

1. Actinoid contraction is greater for element to element than Lanthanoid contraction.

2. Most of the trivalent Lanthanoid ions are colorless in the solid state.

3. Lanthanoids are good conductors of heat and electricity.

4. Actinoids are highly reactive metals, especially when finely divided.

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Answer: 2. Most of the trivalent Lanthanoid ions are colorless in the solid state.

Key idea: compare f-block properties.

  • Actinoid contraction is larger than lanthanoid contraction (5f electrons shield poorly): statement 1 is correct.
  • Most trivalent lanthanoid ions are coloured due to f-f transitions, so statement 2 is incorrect.
  • Lanthanoids are good conductors: correct.
  • Actinoids are highly reactive, particularly when finely divided: correct.

The incorrect statement is option 2.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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