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The most common oxidation states of ceri...

The most common oxidation states of cerium are

A

`+ 2, + 3 `

B

`+ 2, + 4 `

C

`+ 3, + 4 `

D

`+ 3, + 5 `

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The correct Answer is:
C

`""_58Ce =[Xe] 4f^1 5d^1 6s^2`
` + 3 and +4` oxidation states are common.
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