Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    $A$. $A$ cation is smaller than an anion if they are isoelectronic.
  • B
    $B$. Out of $P^{3-}, S^{2-}$ and $Cl^{-}$,$Cl^{-}$ ion is larger in size.
  • C
    $C$. All transition elements are metals.
  • D
    $D$. The ionic radii of lanthanoids in trivalent state decrease with increasing atomic numbers.

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