The incorrect statement regarding the lanthanons is ;

1. Europium shows +2 oxidation state
2. The basicity decreases as the ionic radius decreases from Pr to Lu
3. All the lanthanons are much more reactive than aluminium
4. Ce (+4) solutions are widely used as oxidising agents in volumetric analysis
Subtopic:  f-Block Elements- Properties & Uses |
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The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic no. 63), Gd (Atomic no. 64), and Tb (Atomic no. 65) are, respectively:
 
1. [Xe] 4f5d6s2, [Xe]4f5d6s2, and [Xe] 4f6s2
2. [Xe] 4f5d6s2, [Xe] 4f75d1 6s2, and [Xe]4f5d6s2
3. [Xe] 4f6s2, [Xe]4f7 5d6s2, and [Xe] 4f9 6s2
4. [Xe] 4f6s2, (Xe]4f6s2, and [Xe]4f8 5d6s2
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