ExamBro
ExamBro
MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which among the following lanthanoids, shows only \(+3\) oxidation state?

  1. A Terbium
  2. B Gadolinium
  3. C Neodynium
  4. D Cerium
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Gadolinium

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

(B)
Gadolinium \(\rightarrow\) [Xe] \(4 \mathrm{f}^{7} 5 \mathrm{~d}^{1} 6 \mathrm{~s}^{2}\)
The extra stability of \(\mathrm{Gd}^{3+}\) ion is due to their half-filled f-subshells.