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Which of the following statement is not correct? (a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3.

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Which of the following statement is not correct? 

(a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3.

(b) In lanthanide series ionic radius of Lu3+ ion decreases.

(c) La is actually at element of transition series rather lanthanides.

(d) Atomic radius of Zn and Hf are same because of lanthanide contraction.

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Correct option (a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3.

Explanation :

La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3. In lanthanides the basic character of hydroxides decreases as the ionic radius decreases.

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