Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 251
Question: Which is the correct order of ionic sizes (At. No. : Ce = 58, Sn = 50, Yb = 70 and Lu = 71) [AIEEE 2002]
Options:
A) $ Ce>Sn>Yb>Lu $
B) $ Sn>Ce>Yb>Lu $
C) $ Lu>Yb>Ce>Sn $
D) $ Sn>Lu>Ce>Yb $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Correct order of ionic size is Sn > Yb > Lu > Ce.