The most common oxidation state of lanthanides is:

+ 2

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+ 3

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+ 5

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Solution

The correct option is B $+ 3$
The most common oxidation state of lanthanides is $+ 3$ .
Lanthanides can also exhibit occasionally $+ 2$ and $+ 4$ oxidation states in solution or in their solid compounds.

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Which of the following oxidation states is the most common among the lanthanides?

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