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 Which of the following is paramagnetic in nature?
Options:
A .  Lu3+
B .  Ce4+
C .  Eu2+
D .  Yb2+
Answer: Option C
:
C
Lanthanoids exhibitf0(Ce4+) and thef14(Yb2+and Lu3+) configurations with no unpaired electron, thus, they are diamagnetic, whereas, Eu2+exhibits f7 configuration with seven unpaired electrons.

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