Cerium $(IV)$ has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is the correct statement about it?
- AIt will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
- BIt will prefer to gain an electron and act as an oxidizing agent.
- CIt will prefer to give away an electron and behave as a reducing agent.
- DIt acts as both an oxidizing and a reducing agent.
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Transition elements form complex compounds due to:
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View SolutionDetermine whether the following statements are True $(T)$ or False $(F)$:
$(a)$ An element or its ion that does not have a completely filled $d$-orbital is considered a transition element.
$(b)$ $Sc$ is a transition element.
$(c)$ $Zn$ is a transition element.
$(d)$ The energy difference between $(n-1)d$ and $ns$ orbitals is high.
$(a)$ An element or its ion that does not have a completely filled $d$-orbital is considered a transition element.
$(b)$ $Sc$ is a transition element.
$(c)$ $Zn$ is a transition element.
$(d)$ The energy difference between $(n-1)d$ and $ns$ orbitals is high.
Observe the following statements:
$a$) The basic strength of $Lu(OH)_3$,$Gd(OH)_3$ and $Ce(OH)_3$ follows the order: $Ce(OH)_3 > Gd(OH)_3 > Lu(OH)_3$
$b$) $O^{2-}$,$N^{3-}$,$F^{-}$ and $Na^{+}$ are isoelectronic species
$c$) The sizes of $Zr$ and $Hf$ are approximately the same
The correct statements are:
$a$) The basic strength of $Lu(OH)_3$,$Gd(OH)_3$ and $Ce(OH)_3$ follows the order: $Ce(OH)_3 > Gd(OH)_3 > Lu(OH)_3$
$b$) $O^{2-}$,$N^{3-}$,$F^{-}$ and $Na^{+}$ are isoelectronic species
$c$) The sizes of $Zr$ and $Hf$ are approximately the same
The correct statements are:
The electronic configuration of $Ag$ atom is
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View SolutionThe number of unpaired electrons in the $Cr^{3+}$ ion is . . . . .
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