Why is the +3 oxidation state of Cerium more stable than +4?

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manpreet Tuteehub forum best answer Best Answer 3 years ago

For the 4f inner transition metals, +3 is the most common oxidation state (OS). Why is the +3 OS of cerium considered more stable than +4, at which it attains noble gas configuration?

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