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Lanthanide for which + II and +III oxidation states are common is
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsAIIMSAIIMS 2003
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{La}$
  • B $\mathrm{Nd}$
  • C $\mathrm{Ce}$
  • D Eu.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Eu.
$$
\begin{array}{ll}
: \mathrm{La} & -+3 \\
\mathrm{Nd} & -+2,+3,+4 \\
\mathrm{Ce} & -+3,+4 \\
\mathrm{Eu} & -+2,+3
\end{array}
$$

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