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The pair of Lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is

Updated On: Dec 4, 2024
  • Ce4+ and Yb2+
  • Ce3+ and Eu2+
  • Gd3+ and Eu3+
  • Pm3+ and Sm3+
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

1. Diamagnetic ions have no unpaired electrons. 

2. $Ce^{4+}$ ([Xe]) has no unpaired electrons. 

3. $Yb^{2+}$ ([Xe]$4f^{14}$) has fully paired 4$f$-orbitals.

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