MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

Which lanthanoid from following may exhibit +4 oxidation state with f configuration?

Answer: (C)

Solution

The +4 state is shown by lanthanoids that reach an empty (f), half-filled (f) or filled (f) subshell. Ce () loses four electrons to give

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