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In +2 oxidation state, which of the following lanthanoids act as reducing agents?
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2023 (14 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Ce}, \mathrm{Pr}$
  • B $\mathrm{Eu}, \mathrm{Gd}$
  • C $\mathrm{Eu}, \mathrm{Yb}$
  • D $\mathrm{Lu}, \mathrm{Er}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Eu}, \mathrm{Yb}$
Both $\mathrm{Eu}^{+2}$ and $\mathrm{Yb}^{+2}$ tends to acquire common oxidation state of +3 by loosing 1 electron and becomes highly stable.

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