[Solved] The Eu^2+ ion is a strong reducing agent in spite of its ground state electronic configuration (outermost)

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The Eu²⁺ ion is a strong reducing agent in spite of its ground state electronic configuration (outermost) : [Atomic number of Eu = 63]

(1) 4f⁷6s²

(2) 4f⁶

(3) 4f⁷

(4) 4f⁶6s²

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18/02/2022 4:59 pm

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Correct answer: (3) 4f⁷

Explanation:

Eu → [Xe]4f⁷6s²

Eu²⁺ → [Xe]4f⁷

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