Which of the following ion acts as an oxidising agent?
Which of the following ion acts as an oxidising agent?
A. `Eu^(2+)`
B. `Np^(4+)`
C. `Sm^(2+)`
D. `Yb^(2+)`
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Correct Answer - B
The ions whose oxidatio state change from +4 to +3 act as an oxidising agent while those ions whose oxidation state change from +2 to +3 tends to act as reducing agents. Therefore, `Np^(4+)` is an oxidising agent.
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