Explain why Yb2+ is stabler than Yb3+
Yb has electronic configuration of Xe 4f14 6s2
Yb2+ is having electronic configuration of Xe 4f14 - Completely filled orbital more stable
Yb3+ is having electronic configuration of Xe 4f13 - Partially filled orbital less stable
Yb2+ is having electronic configuration of Xe 4f14 - Completely filled orbital more stable
Yb3+ is having electronic configuration of Xe 4f13 - Partially filled orbital less stable