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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following statement concerning lanthanide elements is false
A
All lanthanides are highly dense metals.
B
More characteristic oxidation state of lanthanide elements is 
C
Lanthanides are separated from one another by ion exchange method.
D
Ionic radii of trivalent lanthanides steadily increases with increase in the atomic number.
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D
Ionic radii of trivalent lanthanides decreases with increase in atomic number.
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