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The +3 oxidation state of Lanthanium (Z=57). Gadolinium (Z=64) and Lutetium (Z=71) are especially stable, Why ?

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This is because lanthanum, gadolinium and lutetium have empty, half-filled, and completely filled 4f - subshell respectively.
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