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Which of the following lanthanide ions is diamagnetic?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- The electronic configuration of is .
- The ion has the configuration .
- Since the subshell is completely filled, there are no unpaired electrons.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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