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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following statement is true for Lanthanides?

Options:

14 elements in the sixth period (Atomic number 90 to 103) that are filling 4f subshell.

14 elements in the sixth period (Atomic number 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell.

14 elements in the seventh period (Atomic number 90 to 103) that are filling 5f subshell.

14 elements in the seventh period (Atomic number 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell.

Correct Answer:

14 elements in the sixth period (Atomic number 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell.

Explanation:

The elements in which 4f orbitals are progressively filled are called lanthanides.

Atomic number 58 to 71 ; Sixth period.