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MHT CET2011Chemistryd and f Block Elements

Most common oxidation states shown by cerium are

Options

  1. A+2,+4
  2. B+3,+4
  3. C+3,+5
  4. D+2,+3

Correct answer

B. +3,+4

Step-by-step solution

The electronic configuration of Ce is as Ce :[ Xe ] 4 f² 5 d⁰ 6 s² The most common oxidation states shown by cerium are +3 and +4 .

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