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Consider following statements, I. The size of the lanthanide `M^(3+)` ions decreases as the atomic number of M increases. II. Electronic spectra of lanthanides show very broad bands. III. As with transition metals, coordination number six is very common in lanthanide complexes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

I only

B

I and II

C

I and III

D

III only

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B
Coordination number 7-9 are typical for `Ln^(3+)`
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