NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
Which statements among the following are correct? I. C e +3 is an oxidizing agent & colourless. II. L u 3 + is colourless. III. Actinoids exhibit a higher number of oxidation states than lanthanoid IV. All 3d elements give H 2 with 1 M HCl
Options
- AII, III
- BI, III
- CI, II, III
- DI, IV
Correct answer
C. I, II, III
Step-by-step solution
I. Ce +3 formation favoured by its noble gas configuration, but it is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state and it is colourless. II. Lu 3+ is diamagnetic and colourless. III. Actinoids exhibit a higher number of oxidation states than lanthanoid IV. All 3d elements do not give H 2 with 1M HCl