JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 7
Question 7 - 2021 (25 Feb Shift 1)
Statement-I: $\text{CeO}_2$ can be used for oxidation of aldehydes and ketones. Statement-II: Aqueous solution of $\text{EuSO}_4$ is a strong reducing agent.
(1). (Statement I is true, statement II is false)
(2). (Statement I is false, statement II is true)
(3). (Both Statement I and Statement II are false)
(4). (Both Statement I and Statement II are true)
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Answer: (4)
Solution
$\text{CeO}_2$ is an oxidising agent (like $\text{SeO}_2$). $\text{EuSO}_4$ (Eu$^{2+}$) is a reducing agent. Both statements are true.
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