what is lanthanide contraction?write its conseqquences?
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The decrease in size of lanthanide ion due to increase in atomic number is known as lanthanide contraction. Consequences of lanthanide contraction: • Hard to separate the lanthanides • Increase in electronegativity • Increase in ionisation energy • Ability of complex formation decreases.
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The decrease in size of lanthanide ion due to increase in atomic number is known as lanthanide contraction. Consequences of lanthanide contraction:
• Hard to separate the lanthanides • Increase in electronegativity
• Increase in ionisation energy
• Ability of complex formation decreases.
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