Question
Chemistry Question on d -and f -Block Elements
Which of the following statements related to lanthanoids is incorreect?
A
Lanthanoids are silvery white soft metals
B
Samarium shows +2 oxidation state
C
Ce+4 solutions are widely used as oxidising agents in titrimetric analysis
D
Colour of Lanthanoid ion in solution is due to d–d transition
Answer
Colour of Lanthanoid ion in solution is due to d–d transition
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option (D) : Colour of Lanthanoid ion in solution is due to d–d transition