Q.

The most common oxidation state of Lanthanoid elements is +3. Which of the following is likely to deviate easily from +3 oxidation state?

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a

La (At. No. 57)

b

Lu (At. No. 71)

c

Gd (At. No. 64)

d

Ce (At. No. 58)

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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Ce =Xe 4f1 5d1 6s2

Ce3+ = Xe 4f1 5d0

Ce+4 = Xe 4f0 5d0 (Noble gas configuration)

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