JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3df187
Which of the following statements are correct?
ALuX3+ is paramagnetic
BLaX3+ is diamagnetic
CCeX4+ is diamagnetic
DGdX3+ has seven unpaired electrons
Answer: B, C, D
GdX3+ is 4f7 (7 unpaired), LaX3+ is 4f0 and CeX4+ is 4f0, both without unpaired electrons and hence diamagnetic. LuX3+ is 4f14, completely paired and diamagnetic, so the last statement is wrong.