Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): Ce3+ ion and Yb+3  ion are colourless.   
Reason (R):   Ce3+ ion and Yb+3  ion  cannot show f-f transition           
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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How many \(f\) electrons are present in the ground-state electronic configuration of Np (Z = 93)?
1. 18 2. 14
3. 4 4. 21
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Which of the following statements is correct about cerium(IV), given that it attains a noble gas configuration?

1. It will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
2. It will prefer to gain an electron and act as an oxidizing agent
3. It will prefer to give away an electron and behave as a reducing agent
4. It acts as both an oxidizing and a reducing agent.
Subtopic:  f-Block Elements- Properties & Uses |
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Level 2: 60%+
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