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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

In lanthanides, with increase in atomic number atomic radius decreases, except for the element \(\underline{X}\). What is \(\underline{X}\) ?

  1. A Gd
  2. B Eu
  3. C Tm
  4. D Dy
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(B) Eu

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Lanthanides show decrease in atomic radius with increase in atomic number since electrons are filled in the \(f\)-subshell. Since, the \(f\)-subshell after poor shielding, the atomic size will decrease as the nuclear charge increases. Eu electronic configuration is…
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