JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 31st August Morning Shift - No. 5)

Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with diamagnetic nature? (Given Z for Nd = 60, Yb = 70, La = 57, Ce = 58)
Nd
Yb
La
Ce

Explanation

Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2

Yb+2 = 4f14 6s0

$$ \because $$ All the electrons are paired hence Yb+2 is diamagnetic.

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