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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

For which of the following Lanthanide +II and +III oxidation states are common?

Options:

La

Nd

Ce

Eu

Correct Answer:

Eu

Explanation:

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.
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