Question:
Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits $+2$ oxidation state with diamagnetic nature?
$($ Given $\mathrm{Z}$ for $\mathrm{Nd}=60, \mathrm{Yb}=70, \mathrm{La}=57, \mathrm{Ce}=58)$
Correct Option: , 2
Solution:
Ytterbium shows $+2$ oxidation state with diamagnetic nature
So ans is 2