Question

Assertion : $Ce^{4+}$ is used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis.
Reason : $Ce^{4+}$ has the tendency of attaining + 3 oxidation state.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The element which can reduce itself acts as an oxidising agent.