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 answerAIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf 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'.