The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+, La3+, Eu3+ and Lu3+ is
(Atomic nos. Y = 39, La = 57, Eu = 63, Lu = 71).
1
Y3+ < Lu3+ < Eu3+ < La3+
2
Lu3+ < Eu3+ < La3+ < Y3+
3
La3+ < Eu3+ < Lu3+ < Y3+
4
More than one of the above
5
None of the above
The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+, La3+, Eu3+ and Lu3+ is
(Atomic nos. Y = 39, La = 57, Eu = 63, Lu = 71).