Maximum oxidation state exhibited by lanthanides is:
A
+1
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B
+2
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C
+3
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D
+4
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Solution
The correct option is D+4 Lanthanides are commonly known to have +3 oxidation state. The maximum oxidation state exhibited is +4 by cerium, promethium.