Question
Chemistry Question on The Lanthanoids
The lanthanide ion that would show colour is-
A
Sm3+
B
La3+
C
Lu3+
D
Gd3+
Answer
Sm3+
Explanation
Solution
Sm3+(4f5) = yellow colour
The lanthanide ion that would show colour is-
Sm3+
La3+
Lu3+
Gd3+
Sm3+
Sm3+(4f5) = yellow colour