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Lanthanum is grouped with f-block elements because
A
It has partially filled 
-orbitals
-orbitals
B
It is just before Ce in the periodic table
C
It has both partially filled f and d-orbitals
D
The properties of Lanthanum are very similar to the elements of 4f block
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Since the properties of Lanthanum are very similar to the elements of 4 f block, hence it is grouped with f-block elements.
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