Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Europium exhibits both +2 and +3 oxidation states. | Reason (R): Europium has a stable half-filled f-orbital configuration in the +2 oxidation state.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Europium exhibits both +2 and +3 oxidation states due to stability associated with the half-filled f-orbitals, which provides a valid reason for the assertion.
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