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Which out of the two ,`La(OH)_(3) and Lu(OH)_(3)`, is more basic and why?

Answer» `La(OH)_(3)` is more basic than `Lu(OH)_(3)` because the latter has greater covalent charcter as compared to the former on account of lanthanoid contraction. The release of `OH^(-)` ion from. `Lu(OH)_(3)` is more difficult and is less basic than `La(OH)_(3)`.


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