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Why `Sm^(2+) , Eu^(2+) and Yb^(2+)` ions are good reducing agents , but and aqueous solution of `Ce^(4+)` is good oxidsing (Z=64) and Lutetium (Z= 7) are especially, stable . Why ?

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