Assertion: Ce4+ is used as an oxidizing agent in volumetric analysis. Reason:Ce4+ has a tendency to attain its +3 oxidation state.
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Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect
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(A) is incorrect , but (R) is correct
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Solution
The correct option is A Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Ce4+ has the tendency to attain +3 oxidation state due to which cerric sulphate, [Ce(SO4)2] is widely used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis.