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The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+,La3+,Eu3+ and Lu3+ is :

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a

Y3+<Lu3+<Eu3+<La3+

b

Lu3+<Eu3+<La3+<Y3+

c

Y3+<La3+<Eu3+<Lu3+

d

La3+<Eu3+<Lu3+<Y3+

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The correct sequence is 

Y3+<Lu3+<Eu3+<La3+. Because Eu and Lu are lanthanide series members, and La is a lanthanide series member, and Y3+When compared to La, ion has lower radii. La3+ because it is directly above  La3+in the periodic table.

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