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The most basic hydroxide from following isA. `Pr(OH)_(3)(Z=59)`B. `Sm(OH)_(3)(Z=62)`C. `Ho(OH)_(3)(Z=67)`D. `La(OH)_(3)(Z=57)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Due to lanthanoid contraction, the basic character of hydroxides decreases from `La^(3+)` to `Lu^(3+)`
As a result, covalent nature of Ln - OH bond also increases. Thus the most basic hydroxide among the gicen option is `La(OH)_(3)`.


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