Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic number : Ce = 58, Eu = 63, Gd = 64, Lu = 71) (A) Lu3+ (B) Gd3+ (C) Eu2+ (D) Ce4+

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

(A) Lu3+
(B) Gd3+
(C) Eu2+
(D) Ce4+

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Eu+2   Eu+3 + 1e– [Xe]4f76s0 [Xe] 4f66s0

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