Single Choice

The only radioactive element among the lanthanoids is

AGadolinium
BHolmium
CPromethium
Correct Answer
DNeodymium

Solution

The only radioactive element among the lanthanides is Promethium. Promethium, originally prometheum, is a chemical element with the symbol Pm and atomic number 61. All of its isotopes are radioactive.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Which of the following Lanthanoid is radioactive?

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Which of the following lanthanide is commonly used?

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Knowing that the Chemistry of lanthanoids $$(\mathrm{L}\mathrm{n})$$ is dominated by its $$+3$$ oxidation state, which of the following statements is incorrect?

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In context of the lanthanoids, which of the following statements is not correct?

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Only lanthanide which is radioactive is:

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Choose the incorrect statement among the following:

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What is the general molecular formula of the products obtained on heating lanthanoids (Ln) with sulphur?

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Although $$+3$$ is the characteristic oxidization state for lanthanoids but cerium also shows $$+4$$ oxidation state because?

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Although $$+3$$ is the characteristic oxidization state for lanthanoids but cerium also shows $$+4$$ oxidation state because?

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Consider the following statements in respect of lanthanoids : (i) the basic strength of hydroxides of lanthanoids increases from $$ La(OH)_3\ to\ Lu(OH)_3 $$ (ii) The lanthanoid ions $$ Lu^{3+}, Yb^{2+} and \ Ce^{4+} $$ are diamagnetic . Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

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