State the reason for the stability of the $Gd^{3+}$ ion.

  • A
    $4f$ orbital is completely filled.
  • B
    $4f$ orbital is half-filled.
  • C
    It has a noble gas electron configuration.
  • D
    $4f$ orbital is completely empty.

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