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QJEEM04Ch3a13: JEE Main 2004 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM04Ch3a13 Solution: Cerium (Z = 58) is an important member of the lanthanoids.…
Cerium (Z = 58) is an important member of the lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect?
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- A The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 and +4
- B Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidizing agent
- C The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions
- D The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable than the +4 oxidation state
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