The common oxidation state of lanthanides is_________?
Correct answer: A. +3
- A. +3
- B. +2
- C. +1
- D. +4
Explanation
Lanthanides most commonly lose their two 6s electrons and one additional electron to form the stable oxidation state +3. Therefore option a is correct. Students may choose +2 because some lanthanides such as Eu and Yb commonly show +2, but +2 is not the general oxidation state of the series.
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