JEE Main202116 Mar 2021Morning ShiftChemistryElectrochemistryActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The E ° value of Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74 V Statement II : Ce is more stable in Ce 4 + state than Ce 3 + state. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth statement I and statement II are correct
- BStatement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
- CBoth statement I and statement II are incorrect
- DStatement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Correct answer
D. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Step-by-step solution
The E ° value for Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74   V because the most stable oxidation state of lanthanide series elements is + 3 . It means Ce 3 + is more stable than Ce 4 + .