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Why is `La(OH)_3` more basic than `Lu(OH)_3` ?

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`La(OH)_3` is more3 basic than `Lu(OH)_3`.Due ot Lanthanoids contraction the size of Lanthonoids ion decrease regularly with increase in atomic size. As such `Lu(OH)_3` has more covalent character than `La(OH)_3`, therefore `La(OH)_3` is more basic than` Lu(OH)_3` Due to Fajan Rule :
Basic Character `prop 1 /("Covalent bond")`
`prop` Greater will be polarisation.
`prop` Small size of cation
`prop` large of anions.
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