NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3df169
Among the following, the lanthanoid that commonly shows the +4 oxidation state in addition to +3 is
ALu
BGd
CCe
DLa
Answer: C
CeX4+ has the empty 4f0 configuration, so cerium readily shows +4 (for example in CeOX2). LaX3+, GdX3+ and LuX3+ already have 4f0, 4f7 and 4f14 and do not form +4 ions.