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QJEEM24Ch41dd: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Ch41dd Solution: Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic …

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

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Eu2+\mathrm{Eu}^{2+}
  • B Gd3+\mathrm{Gd}^{3+}
  • C Lu3+\mathrm{Lu}^{3+}
  • D Ce4+\mathrm{Ce}^{4+}

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Eu2+\mathrm{Eu}^{2+} is a strong reducing agent changing to the common +3 state while all other are provided at their higher oxidation states.

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