For which of the following Lanthanide +II and +III oxidation states are common?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Lanthanides show variable oxidation states. The most stable oxidation state of Lanthanides is +3. They also show +2 and +4 oxidation states due to the presence of either half filled or completely filled or empty 4f sub shell.
Due to stable half filled configuration Eu shows +2 configuration.
63Eu : [Xe]4f76s2