Statement-1 : `Ce^(3+)` cannot be easily oxidised to `Ce^(4+)` . Statement-2 : `Ce^(3+)` tends to lose its only 1 electron from 4f orbitals.

Options

A. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is 'True, Statement 2 is True, Statcmcnt2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.
C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

Answer

D

Explanation

`Ce^(3+) `can be easily oxidised to Celt because `Ce^(3+)` tends to lose its only electron from 4f orbitals.