MHT CET Chemistry question
Oxidation state/s exhibited by Ce is/are
Answer: (B)
Solution
Cerium ([Xe]4f5d6s) shows +3 (common) and +4 (noble-gas configuration), and does not show +2. Hence the correct option is (b).
Oxidation state/s exhibited by Ce is/are
Cerium ([Xe]4f5d6s) shows +3 (common) and +4 (noble-gas configuration), and does not show +2. Hence the correct option is (b).