D-And F-Block Elements Ques 105
Question: Vanadium (III) oxide is a strong
[Kerala PMT 2004]
Options:
A) Drying agent
B) Oxidising agent
C) Reducing agent
D) Wetting agent
E) Precipitating agent
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Vanadium (III) oxide is a strong reducing agent vecause vanadium is electropositive metal and have high reduction potential. It has low heat of sublimation, low ionisation potential.