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NEET Chemistry d and f Block Elements 2024 NEET 2024 (Re-NEET)

NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution

Question

Which of the following set of ions act as oxidising agents?

Options

  1. A. Ce ^ 4+ and Tb ^ 4+
  2. B. La ^ 3+ and Lu ^ 3+
  3. C. Eu ^ 2+ and Yb ^ 2+
  4. D. Eu ^ 2+ and Tb ^ 4+

Answer

A. Ce ^ 4+ and Tb ^ 4+

Step-by-step solution

Most stable oxidation state of lanthanoids is +3 Ce ^ 4+ and Tb ^ 4+ will get reduced easily and will be good oxidising agents.

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