D And F Block Elements

Choose the correct metal/ ion from the brackets which -------------------------

A. has chemical reactivity similar to that of the first few members of the Lanthanoids $(\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Ca}, \mathrm{Fe}, \mathrm{Cu})$.

B. has stable $4 \mathrm{f}^7$ electronic configuration, but acts as a strong reducing agent and converts to $\mathrm{M}^{3+}$ state. $\left(\mathrm{Eu}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ce}^{2+}, \mathrm{Pr}^{2+}, \mathrm{Dy}^{2+}\right)$

C. is a colorless ion $\left(\mathrm{Tm}^{3+}, \mathrm{Lu}^{3+}, \mathrm{Gd}^{3+}, \mathrm{Sm}^{3+}\right)$.

D. shows stable +2 oxidation state and is diamagnetic ( $\mathrm{Ce}, \mathrm{Sm}, \mathrm{Ho}, \mathrm{Yb}$ )