AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    The common oxidation state of the elements of lanthanide series is :

    A) +1                          

    B) +3  

    C) +4                                          

    D) +6

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The elements which have partly filled \[4f\] orbitals   are   called   lanthanides   or lanthanones. The elements from cerium (58) to Leutetium (71) are lanthanides. General    electronic    configuration    is \[(n-2){{f}^{1-14}}(n-1){{d}^{0-2}}\,n{{s}^{1-2}}.\] Lanthanides show variable oxidation states. +3 is the most important oxidation state.


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