Which of the following statements concerning lanthanide elements is false?

  • A
    Lanthanides are separated from one another by ion exchange method.
  • B
    Ionic radii of trivalent lanthanides steadily increase with an increase in the atomic number.
  • C
    All lanthanides are highly dense metals.
  • D
    The most characteristic oxidation state of lanthanide elements is $+3$.

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