Q73 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

Assertion : $\mathrm{Ce}^{4+}$ is used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis.Reason : $\mathrm{Ce}^{4+}$ has the tendency of attaining +3 oxidation state.

  • Correct answer
    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

The element which can reduce itself acts as an oxidising agent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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