D and F Block Elements

Question

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : CeO₂ can be used for oxidation of aldehydes and ketones.

Statement II : Aqueous solution of EuSO₄ is a strong reducing agent.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

Option D. The +3 oxidation state of lanthanide is most
stable and therefore lanthanide in +4 oxidation
state has strong tendence to gain e^–
 and
converted into +3 and therefore act as strong
oxidizing agent.
eg Ce⁺⁴

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