Given below are two statements: Statement (I): In the Lanth…

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): In the Lanthanoids, the formation of is favoured by its noble gas configuration.

Statement (II): is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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The correct answer is:

Statement is true, has noble gas electronic configuration.

Statement is also true due to high reduction potential for , and stability of acts as strong oxidizing agent.

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