JEE Main202524 Jan 2025Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which of the following ions is the strongest oxidizing agent? (Atomic Number of Ce =58, Eu =63, ~Tb =65, Lu =71 )
Options
- AEu ²⁺
- BTb ⁴⁺
- CLu ³⁺
- DCe ³⁺
Correct answer
B. Tb ⁴⁺
Step-by-step solution
Tb ⁴⁺ is strongest oxidising agent as it will reduce to Tb ³⁺ (common O.S. of Ln)