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Select the incorrect statement about the chemical properties of lanthanoids 
.
A
They produce 
gas with dil. acid.
gas with dil. acid. B
They produce 
type oxides when burnt in presence of 
.
type oxides when burnt in presence of .
C
At elevated temperature, Ln reacts with nitrogen to produce 
type salt.
type salt. D
React with water at room temperature to produce 
.
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Lanthanides form 
type of nitrides. On heating, LuN will be formed 
.
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