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The correct order of ionic radii for the given ions is:

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: B

Solution

  1. Lanthanoid contraction refers to the steady decrease in ionic radii as the atomic number increases from to .
  2. The atomic numbers are , , , and .
  3. As the atomic number increases, the effective nuclear charge increases, pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus.
  4. Therefore, the ionic radii follow the order .
  5. Hence the answer is (B).

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