Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The $E °$ value of ${Ce}^{4 +} / {Ce}^{3 +}$ is $+ 1.74 V$
Statement II : Ce is more stable in ${Ce}^{4 +}$ state than ${Ce}^{3 +}$ state.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Question

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The $E °$ value of ${Ce}^{4 +} / {Ce}^{3 +}$ is $+ 1.74 V$

Statement II : Ce is more stable in ${Ce}^{4 +}$ state than ${Ce}^{3 +}$ state.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

The E &#176; value for Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74 &#160; V because the most stable oxidation state of lanthanide series elements is + 3 . It means Ce 3 + is more stable than Ce 4 + .

Given below are two statements : Statement I : The E ° value of Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74   V…

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : The E &#176; value of Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74 &#160; V…

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : The E ° value of Ce 4 + / Ce 3 + is + 1 . 74 V…