Which of the following elements belong to Lanthanide series?
A
Ce
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B
Hg
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C
Th
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D
Mn
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Solution
The correct option is B Ce Lanthanide series consists of 14 elements from La (Z = 57) to Yb (Z = 70) in which the last electron enters one of the 4f-Orbitals. Ce is a lanthanide with electronic configuration [Xe] 4f2 5d0 6s2.