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)

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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.

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Actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states than lanthanoids. It is because of: 
1. The greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids.
2. More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals.
3. The lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals.
4. More active nature of the actinoids.
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Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solutions?

1. La3+ (Z=57)

2. Ti3+ (Z=22)

3. Lu3+ (Z=71)

4. Sc3+ (Z=21)

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Identify the incorrect statement among the following:

1. There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu.
2. Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of successive shrinkages
3. As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of the 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements
4. The shielding power of 4f electrons is quite weak.

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