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(a) Explain why `Ce^(4+)` is a good oxidising agent whereas `Sm^(2+)` is a good reducing agent.
(b) You are supplied with a concentrated solution of `Na_2CrO_4` . How will you obtain `K_2Cr_2O_7` from this? Write the equation involved.

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