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Question:

Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic?

Eu2+

Yb2+

Ce4+

Sm2+

Solution:

Ce4+ and Yb2+ ions are diamagnetic. Ce4+ has an electronic configuration of 4f0. Yb2+ has an electronic configuration of 4f14. Since no unpaired electron is present, the ions are diamagnetic. Hence, options A and D are correct.