The most common oxidation state of Lanthanoid elements is +3. Which of the following is likely to deviate easily from +3 oxidation state?

Option 1 - <p>Ce (At. No. 58)</p>
Option 2 - <p>La (At. No. 57)</p>
Option 3 - <p>Lu (At. No. 71)</p>
Option 4 - <p>Gd (At. No. 64)</p>
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 Ce3+ [Xe]4f15d0

Ce4+ [Xe]4f05d0  (Noble gas configuration)

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