Which element from the following has a half-filled $4f$ orbital in its observed ground state?

  • A
    $Gd$
  • B
    $Sm$
  • C
    $Nd$
  • D
    $Ho$

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Identify all the correct statements for Lanthanide contraction.
$(A)$ The covalent properties of the Lanthanide metal hydroxides increase from $La$ to $Lu$.
$(B)$ The chemical reactivity decreases from $La$ to $Lu$.
$(C)$ $La(OH)_3$ is more basic than $Lu(OH)_3$.
$(D)$ $Zr$ and $Hf$ have about the same radius.
$(E)$ Separation of Lanthanides from one another is easy.

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