Question

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

• A. It will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
• B. It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent
• C. It will prefer to give away an electron and behave as reducing agent
• D. It acts as both, oxidizing and reducing agent.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent

Answer 2

$E°$ value of $Ce^{+4}|Ce^{+3}$ is $1.74\ V$, which suggests that it is a very good oxidising agent.

So, the correct option is (B): It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent.