The least basic among the following is: · ABC26IN0171

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Lanthanides and Actinides · Topic: Lanthanides & Actinides – General · Exam: CSIR NET 2012 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The least basic among the following is:
(a)$\mathrm{Al(OH)_3}$
(b)$\mathrm{La(OH)_3}$
(c)$\mathrm{Ce(OH)_3}$
(d)$\mathrm{Lu(OH)_3}$
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
Al(OH)3 Amphoteric whereas hydroxides of lanthanoids are all base.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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