D-And F-Block Elements Ques 510

Question: Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic- (At nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)

Options:

A) Sm2+

B) Eu2+

C) Yb2+

D) Ce2+

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Sm2+(Z=62) [Xe]4f66s26 unpaired eEu2+(Z=63)

[Xe]4f76s27 unpaired eYb2+(Z=70)

[Xe]4f146s20 unpaired eCe2+(Z=58)

[Xe]4f15d16s22 unpaired e

Only Yb2+ is diamagnetic.



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