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Lanthanoid ions that act as strong oxidising or reducing agents (Ce4+, Tb4+, Eu2+)

This type of question, asked 8 times: 2021 Paper 3, 2021 Paper 5, 25 Jun 2022, 24 Jan 2023, 6 Apr 2023, 27 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 24 Jan 2025. All 8 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 3

    36
    Given below are two statements: Statement-I: CeO2CeO_{2} can be used for oxidation of aldehydes and ketones. Statement-II: Aqueous solution of EuSO4EuSO_{4} is a strong reducing agent.

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  2. Question 2

    2021 Paper 5

    38
    Given below are two statements: Statement I: The E∘E^{\circ} value of Ce4+/Ce3+Ce^{4 +}/Ce^{3 +} is +1.74 V+ 1.74\text{ }V. Statement II: Ce is more stable in Ce4+Ce^{4 +} state than Ce3+Ce^{3 +} state. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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  3. Question 3

    25 Jun 2022

    38
    Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?

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  4. Question 4

    24 Jan 2023

    130
    Which one amongst the following are good oxidizing agents? (A) Sm2+Sm^{2 +} (B) Ce2+Ce^{2 +} (C) Ce4+Ce^{4 +} (D) Tb4+Tb^{4 +} Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  5. Question 5

    6 Apr 2023

    47
    Strong reducing and oxidizing agents among the following, respectively, are

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  6. Question 6

    27 Jan 2024

    124
    Given below are two statements: Statement (I): In the Lanthanoids, the formation of Ce+4Ce^{+ 4} is favoured by its noble gas configuration. Statement (II): Ce+4Ce^{+ 4} is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  7. Question 7

    29 Jan 2024

    133
    Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic number: Ce=58,Eu=63Ce = 58,Eu = 63, Gd=64,Lu=71)Gd = 64,Lu = 71)

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  8. Question 8

    24 Jan 2025

    31
    Which of the following ions is the strongest oxidizing agent? (Atomic Number of Ce=58,Eu=63, Tb=65,Lu=71Ce = 58,Eu = 63,\text{ }Tb = 65,Lu = 71)

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