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Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with diamagnetic nature ? (Given Z for Nd = 60, Yb = 70, La = 57, Ce = 58)

1. Nd
2. Yb
3. La
4. Ce

Correct answer: Yb

Solution

Ytterbium (Yb) commonly exhibits a +2 oxidation state, which results in a filled 4f subshell configuration, leading to its diamagnetic nature. This is in contrast to other lanthanides, which typically have unpaired electrons in their +3 oxidation states.

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