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Maximum oxidation state exhibited by lanthanides is:

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+1
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+2
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+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.

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