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JEE Main 2022D And F Block Elements Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

Question

Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?

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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BIt will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent.

Step-by-step explanation

Cerium exists in two different oxidation state ,



It shows acts as a strong oxidising agent & accepts electron.

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