The atomic and ionic radii (M 3+ ions) of lanthanide elements decrease with increasing…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Examsd- and f-Block Elements

The atomic and ionic radii (M3+ ions) of lanthanide elements decrease with increasing atomic number. This effect is called
  1. lanthanide contraction
  2. lanthanide expansion
  3. actinide contraction
  4. none of these

Answer

(A) lanthanide contraction

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