Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. It’s atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?

1. Xe4 f8 6d2

2. Xe4 f9 5s1

3. Xe4 f7 5d16s2

4. Xe4 f6 5d26s2

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A pair among the following have nearly the same atomic radii:

(Numbers in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).

1. Ti (22) and Zr (40)
2. Zr (40) and Nb (41)
3. Zr (40) and Hf (72)
4. Zr (40) and Ta (73)

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Diamagnetic lanthanoid ion among the following is:
(At nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)
1. Sm2+
2. Eu2+
3. Yb2+
4. Ce2+
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The outer electronic configuration of Gd:
( At. No. 64) 
1. 4f5 5d4 6s1
2. 4f5d1 6s2
3. 4f3 5d5 6s2
4. 4f4 5d5 6s1
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Actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states than lanthanoids. It is because of: 
1. The greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids.
2. More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals.
3. The lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals.
4. More active nature of the actinoids.
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Lanthanoid's most common oxidation state is:
1. 2
2. 5 
3. 3 
4. 4

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Actinoids exhibit more oxidation states than lanthanoids. The main reason for this is:

1. More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
2. Greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids
3. The lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
4. More active nature of the actinoids

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