D And F Block Elements Question 10

Question 10 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)

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

(1) $Lu^{3+}$

(2) $Gd^{3+}$

(3) $Eu^{2+}$

(4) $Ce^{4+}$

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Answer (3)

Solution

$Eu^{+2}$

$[Xe] 4 f^{7} 6 s^{0} Eu^{+3}+1 e^{-}$

$[Xe] 4 f^{6} 6 s^{0}$