Q.

The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is            [2024]

1 Ce4+ and Yb2+  
2 Ce3+ and Eu2+  
3 Gd3+ and Eu3+  
4 Pm3+ and Sm3+  

Ans.

(1)

Among the given lanthanoid ions, Ce4+ and Yb2+ are diamagnetic in nature. 

Electronic configuration of Ce:[Xe]4f15d16s2 and Ce4+:[Xe]

Electronic configuration of Yb:[Xe]4f146s2 and Yb2+:[Xe]4f14