(a) Give a balanced equation for the reaction of any of the lanthanoids with aqueous acid. (b)...

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(a) Give a balanced equation for the reaction of any of the lanthanoids with aqueous acid. 

(b) Justify your answer with reduction potentials and with a generalization on the most stable positive oxidation states for the lanthanoids. 

(c) Name two lanthanoids that have the greatest tendency to deviate from the usual oxidation state and correlate this deviation with electronic structure.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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