Which of the following statements is correct for the lanthanoids ?

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

Which of the following statements is correct for the lanthanoids ?
  1. The 4f electrons do not take part in bonding.
  2. The 4f electrons can neither be removed to produce ions nor be made to take part in crystal field stabilization of complexes.
  3. The 4f electrons in the antipenultimate shell are very effectively shielded by the 5s and 5p electrons.
  4. All of these

Answer

(D) All of these

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