Choose the INCORRECT Statement

Multiple Choice

Choose the INCORRECT statement.

A) The lanthanides often occur naturally as oxides.
B) The most common oxidation state of lanthanides is +4.
C) Most of the lanthanides are paramagnetic.
D) Like the transition elements,aqueous solutions of the lanthanides are colored.
E) Fractionated means to alter slightly the ratio of the concentration of one element to another.