MCQ
Which of the following forms stable $+4$ oxidation state?
- A$La (Z\, = 57)$
- B$Eu (Z\, = 63)$
- ✓$Ce (Z = 58)$
- D$Gd (Z= 64)$
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
$Ce (Z = 58)$
c
Only $Ce(Z\, = 58)$ shows stable $(+4)$ oxidation state
Only $Ce(Z\, = 58)$ shows stable $(+4)$ oxidation state
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