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