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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

For which lanthanide are +2 and +3 oxidation states are common?

Options:

Eu

Na

Ce

La

Correct Answer:

Eu

Explanation:

Among the lanthanides, europium (Eu) is the primary element that commonly exhibits both the +2 and +3 oxidation states. The +2 oxidation state is more stable for europium compared to the +3 oxidation state. In many europium compounds, such as europium(II) oxide (EuO), europium(II) chloride (EuCl2), and europium(II) sulfate (EuSO4), it is found in the +2 oxidation state.

The +3 oxidation state is also observed in europium compounds, such as europium(III) oxide (Eu2O3) and europium(III) chloride (EuCl3), but it is less common compared to the +2 oxidation state.