NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
C r 2 + and M n 3 + both have d 4 configuration. Thus
Options
- Aboth are reducing agents
- Bboth are oxidizing agents
- CC r 2 + is an oxidizing agent while M n 3 + is a reducing agent.
- DM n 3 + is an oxidizing agent while C r 2 + is a reducing agent.
Correct answer
D. M n 3 + is an oxidizing agent while C r 2 + is a reducing agent.
Step-by-step solution
M n 3 + + e - → M n 2 + Extra stability is gained when M n 3 + is reduced to M n 2 + and is thus an oxidizing agent. C r 2 + → C r 3 + + e -