Q.

Which of the following is not a consequence of the Lathanoid contraction ?

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a

Zr and Hf have a comparable size

b

Zr and Hf occurs together in the earth crust in their minerals

c

5d series elements have a higher IE1 than 3d or 4d series

d

High density of the period 6 elements

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Due to lanthanoid contraction, the atomic radii of the elements which follow lanthanum (Hf, Ta, etc.) are similar to that of the elements of the previous period.

But lanthanoid contraction does not influences density of all the period 6 elements.

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Which of the following is not a consequence of the Lathanoid contraction ?