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Which of the following is most basic ?

A

`Ce(OH)_(3)`

B

`Lu(OH)_(3)`

C

`Tb(OH)_(3)`

D

`Yb(OH)_(3)`

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A
`Ce(OH)_(3)` is the most basic because there is a decrease in basicity of lathanide hydroxides with increase in atomic number due to lanthanide contraction.
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