JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

Chemistry The d and f-Block Elements JEE Main 2022

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

(1)It will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
(2)It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agentCorrect
(3)It will prefer to give away an electron and behave as reducing agent
(4)It acts as both, oxidizing and reducing agent.

Answer: (2)

Solution

The E° value of the couple is +1.74 V, which means

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