Lanthanides & Actinides: JEE Questions & Solutions

Lanthanoid ions with 4f^7 configuration are: (A) Eu^2+ (B) Gd^3+ (C) Eu^3+ (D) Tb^3+ (E) Sm^2+ Choose the correct answer from the options…

Given below are two statements: Statement (I): In the Lanthanides, the formation of Ce^4+ is favored by its noble gas configuration.…

Diamagnetic Lanthanoid ions are:

Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic numbers: Ce = 58, Eu = 63, Gd = 64, Lu = 71)

Which one amongst the following are good oxidizing agents? A. Sm^2+ B. Ce^2+ C. Ce^4+ D. Tb^4+ Choose the most appropriate answer from the…

Which of the following elements have half-filled f-orbitals in their ground state? (Given: atomic number Sm = 62; Eu = 63; Tb = 65; Gd =…

Given below are two statements: Assertion A: 5f electrons can participate in bonding to a far greater extent than 4f electrons. Reason R:…