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RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Lanthanoids

RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

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

A

Ce⁴⁺ and Tb⁴⁺

B

La³⁺ and Lu³⁺

C

Eu²⁺ and Yb²⁺

D

Eu²⁺ and Tb⁴⁺

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Ce⁴⁺ and Tb⁴⁺ are known to act as oxidizing agents because they can accept electrons to be reduced to Ce³⁺ and Tb³⁺, respectively.

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