Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): Lanthanum shows a stable +3 oxidation state. Reason (R): Lanthanum has an electronic configuration of [Xe] 5d1 6s2.

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 B

Detailed Explanation

Lanthanum shows a stable +3 oxidation state due to the loss of three electrons, but this is not solely explained by its electronic configuration of [Xe] 5d1 6s2.

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