(B) The electronic configuration of Cerium $(Ce)$ is $[Xe] 4f^1 5d^1 6s^2$. Upon losing four electrons,it achieves the stable noble gas configuration

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(B) The electronic configuration of Cerium $(Ce)$ is $[Xe] 4f^1 5d^1 6s^2$. Upon losing four electrons,it achieves the stable noble gas configuration of Xenon $([Xe])$,forming $Ce^{+4}$ $([Xe] 4f^0 5d^0 6s^0)$. Thus,Cerium is well known for exhibiting the $+4$ oxidation state.

Class 12 Chemistry d-and f-Block Elements Lanthanoids and Actinoids

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In the lanthanide series,the element well known to exhibit $+4$ oxidation state is

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