D And F Block Elements 01 Ques4
Question: What type of bonding is primarily responsible for the formation of lanthanoid interstitial compounds?
Options:
A) Ionic bonding
B) Covalent bonding
C) Metallic bonding
D) Van der Waals forces
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Answer: c
Explanation:
A) Ionic bonding is not the primary type of bonding in lanthanoid interstitial compounds.
B) Covalent bonding is not the primary type of bonding in lanthanoid interstitial compounds.
C) Metallic bonding is the primary type of bonding in lanthanoid interstitial compounds, allowing for the accommodation of non-metal atoms in the metal lattice.
D) Van der Waals forces are too weak to be responsible for interstitial compound formation.
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