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Ce is the first element of lanthanide series.
What is the most suitable E.C. of `Ce^(3+)` ?

A

`[Xe]4f^(1) 5d^(1) 6s^(2)`

B

`[Xe] 4f^(2)`

C

`[Xe] 4f^(1)`

D

`[Xe]4f^(0)`

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Co: [Xe]4f^(1)5d^(1)6s^(2)`
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Knowledge Check

  • Last element of lanthanide series is:

    A
    Lawerncium
    B
    Lutetium
    C
    Thulium
    D
    Hafnium

  • Lanthanum the first element of lanthanide series has

    A
    Only unfilled 3d-orbitals
    B
    unfilled 3d and 4d-orbitals
    C
    unfilled 4d and 4f-orbitals
    D
    unfilled 4f and 5d-orbitals

  • Lanthanum is the first element of the lanthanide series has

    A
    only 6s-orbital is filled
    B
    4d and 4f-orbitals are unfilled
    C
    3d and 5d-orbitals are unfilled
    D
    4f-and 5d-orbitals are filled