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Published on: August 13, 2026
The Lanthanides are characterized by the uniform [+n] oxidation state shown by all the Lanthanides . What is the value of ‘n’
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3
(3)
The 4f electrons in the antepenultimate shell are very effectivily shielded from their chemical environment by 5s and 5p electrons. Consequently the 4f electrons do not take part in bonding.
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