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The atomic number of cerium (Ce) is 58. The correct electronic configuration of Ce3+ ion is :

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[Xe]4f1
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[Kr]4f1
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[Xe]4f13
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[Kr]4d1
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Solution

The correct option is A [Xe]4f1
The atomic number of cerium (Ce) is 58. The correct electronic configuration of Ce3+ ion is [Xe]4f1.
The electronic configuration of Ce is [Xe]4f25d06s2.

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