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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which is incorrect statement?

Options:

Lanthanoids do not form oxoions.

Actinoids form oxoanions like UO22+, PuO22+, UO22+ etc.

Lanthanoids show oxidation states of +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7.

Actinoids have more tendency to form complex compounds than lanthanoids.

Correct Answer:

Lanthanoids show oxidation states of +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7.

Explanation:

Most common oxidation state for lanthanoid is +3. Oxidation numbers +2 and +4 do occur particularly when the lead to:

(1) A noble gas configuration (Ce4+)

(2) A half filled f-subshell (Eu2+ and Tb4+)

(3) A completely filled f-subshell (Yb2+)