Question

Which of the following has tendency to act as an oxidizing agent?

• A. $C{e}^{4+}$
• B. $S{m}^{2+}$
• C. $L{u}^{3+}$
• D. $G{d}^{3+}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{e}^{4+}$

$C{e}^{4+}$ has a tendency to form $C{e}^{3+}$ and therefore acts as an oxidizing agent