Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic number: $\mathrm{Ce}=58, \mathrm{Eu}=63, \mathrm{Gd}=64, \mathrm{Lu}=71$)

  1. A $\mathrm{Eu}^{2+}$ Correct answer
  2. B $\mathrm{Gd}^{3+}$
  3. C $\mathrm{Lu}^{3+}$
  4. D $\mathrm{Ce}^{4+}$

Solution

$\mathrm{Eu}^{2+}$ is a strong reducing agent changing to the common +3 state while all other are provided at their higher oxidation states.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals

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