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The +3 oxidation states of lanthanum(z=5...

The +3 oxidation states of lanthanum(z=57), gadolinium (z=64) and lutetium (z=71) are exceptionally stable. Why?

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This is because they have empty half filled and completely filled 4 f subshell respectively.
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