NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - The d- and f-Block Elements
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What are the different oxidation states exhibited by the lanthanoids?
Solution:  
In lanthanoids +3 oxidation state is predominant. However occasionally +2 and +4 ions in the solution or in solid compounds arealso obtained. e.g.Ce4+,Tb4+,Eu2+,Yb2+,etc.+2 and +4 oxidation statesare exhibited due to extra stability of empty, half-filled or fully filledfsubshells.
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