Although +3 oxidation states is the char...

Although `+3` oxidation states is the characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids but cerium shows `+4` oxidation state also. Why?

A

It resembles alkali metals

B

It has very low `IE`

C

it has tendency to attain noble has configuration

D

It has tendency to attain `f^0` configuration

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The correct Answer is:

d

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