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In which of the following lanthanides oxidation state +2 is most stable ?

A
Ce
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Eu
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Tb
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Dy
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Solution

The correct option is B Eu
Eu2+ has electronic configuration [Xe]4f7 hence stable due to half filled atomic orbitals.

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