Solution

The most stable oxidation state of lanthanoids is +3. Ions in higher oxidation states such as $Ce^{4+}$ and $Tb^{4+}$ tend to get reduced to the stable +3 state, and hence act as good oxidising agents.

Concept Oxidation states of lanthanoids and their redox behaviour

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