A pair among the following have nearly the same atomic radii:

(Numbers in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).

1. Ti (22) and Zr (40)
2. Zr (40) and Nb (41)
3. Zr (40) and Hf (72)
4. Zr (40) and Ta (73)

In acidic medium, H₂O₂ changes Cr₂O₇^–2 to CrO₅ which has two (–O – O–) bonds.
The oxidation state of Cr in CrO₅ is:

1. +5

2. +3

3. +6

4. -10

The reason for the lanthanoid contraction is:

1. negligible screening effect of 'f' orbitals.

2. increasing nuclear charge.

3. decreasing nuclear charge.

4. decreasing screening effect.

The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral, due to:

Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. It’s atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?

1. $\left[Xe\right]4 f^8 6d^2$

2. $\left[Xe\right]4 f^9 5s^1$

3. $\left[Xe\right]4 f^7 5d^{1}6s^2$

4. $\left[Xe\right]4 f^6 5d^{2}6s^2$

Identify the incorrect statements related to lanthanons:
 

When neutral or faintly alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ is treated with potassium iodide, iodide ion is converted into 'X'. 'X' is:

1. $I_2$

2. $I{O}_4^{-}$

3. $I{O}_3^{-}$

4. $I{O}^{-}$