JEE Main 2024 — D And F Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : In the Lanthanoids, the formation is favoured by its noble gas configuration.
Statement (II) : is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Step-by-step explanation
Statement (1) is true, has noble gas electronic configuration.
Statement (2) is also true due to high reduction potential for , and stability of acts as strong oxidizing agent.
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