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One among the lanthanoids, Ce(III) (Z=58) can easily be oxidised to Ce (IV). Explain why?

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Ce (III) having the configuration `4f61 5d^0 6s^0` can easily loose an electron to acquire the configuration `4f^0` and form Ce(IV). Ianthanoid (IV) exists in solution.
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