AIIMS2012Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Assertion : Ce ⁴⁺ is used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis. Reason : Ce ⁴⁺ has the tendency of attaining +3 oxidation state.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Step-by-step solution
The element which can reduce itself acts as an oxidising agent.