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MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which of the following elements exhibits oxidation states other than \(+3 ?\)

  1. A Ce
  2. B Gd
  3. C Lu
  4. D La
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(A) Ce

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\(\mathrm{Ce} \longrightarrow[\mathrm{Xe}] 4 \mathrm{f}^{2} 5 \mathrm{~d}^{0} 6 \mathrm{~s}^{2}\)
Ce exhibits \(+4\) oxidation state.