Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?
Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?
Option 1 -
It will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
Option 2 -
It will to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent
Option 3 -
It will prefer to give away an electron and behave as reducing agent
Option 4 -
It acts as both, oxidizing and reducing agent.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:Cerium exists in two oxidation states (+3) and (+4)
It exist as Ce+4 and acts like a strong oxidizing agent by gaining electrons
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