Which of the following statements is wrong regarding lanthanoids?
- A$Ln(III)$ compounds are generally colourless.
- B$Ln(III)$ compounds are predominantly ionic in character.
- CThe ionic size of $Ln(III)$ ions decreases with increasing atomic number.
- D$Ln(III)$ hydroxides are mainly basic in nature.
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