Q.

Which of the following  characteristics of lanthanide is correct ?

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a

Reducing property of them decreases from 'La  toLu'

b

Lanthanides form stable compounds only in +3 oxidation state 

c

Complex forming ability of them increases from 'La  toLu'

d

Basic nature of oxides  and hydroxides of them increases from  'La  toLu'

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

Electro positivity decreases from La to LU
Atomic size decreases from La to LU
The elements are most stable in their common oxidation state

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