Which one amongst the following are good oxidizing agents? A. ${Sm}^{2+}$ B. ${Ce}^{2+}$ C. ${Ce}^{4+}$ D. ${Tb}^{4+}$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Which one amongst the following are good
oxidizing agents?

A.

{Sm}^{2+}

{Ce}^{2+}

{Ce}^{4+}

{Tb}^{4+}

Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below.

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Correct option: D

C and D only

Option D (C and D only) is correct because

Ce^{4+}

and

Tb^{4+}

are strong oxidizing agents as they tend to gain electrons to achieve the more stable +3 oxidation state.