Practice question
Question
Which lanthanoid commonly exhibits both +2 and +3 oxidation states due to extra stability of half-filled f-orbitals?
Explanation
Europium (Eu) shows +2 oxidation state due to the stability of half-filled 4f 7 configuration, along with the common +3 state.
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