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63EU and 70Yb show 2 + oxidation state. |
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Answer» 63EU has electronic configuration, [Xe] 4f7 5d°6s2. By losing 2 electrons from 6s orbital, it acquires stable configuration and 4f-orbital is half-filled. 70Yb has electronic configuration, [Xe] 4f145d° 6s2. By losing 2 electrons from 6 s orbital, it acquires stable configuration and 4-orbital is completely filled. Hence Eu and Yb show 2 + oxidation states. |
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