NEETChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic?
(At. nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)
(At. nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)
- AEu2+
- BYb2+
- CCe2+
- DSm2+
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Correct answer: B
Ion with no unpaired electron is diamagnetic
in nature.
Ce2+ = [Xe] 4f2 → 2 unpaired electrons
Sm2+ = [Xe] 4f6 → 6 unpaired electrons
Eu2+ = [Xe] 4f7 → 7 unpaired electrons
Yb2+ = [Xe] 4f14 → No unpaired electron
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