Q. Most common oxidation states of Ce (cerium) are
A) +3, +4
B) +2, +3
C) +2, +4
D) +3, +5
Explanation
(a)
Cerium ${Ce}_{58} = \lbrack Xe\rbrack 4f^{1},5d^{1},6s^{2}$
It most stable oxidation state is +3but +4 is also existing.
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