Q.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The number of pairs, from the following, in which both the ions are coloured in aqueous solution is 3. 

[Sc3+,Ti3+], [Mn2+,Cr2+], [Cu2+,Zn2+] and [Ni2+,Ti4+]

Statement II: Th4+ is the strongest reducing agent among Th4+, Ce4+, Gd3+ and Eu2+.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.     [2026]

1 Statement I is true but Statement II is false  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are false  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are true  
4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true  

Ans.

(2)

Sc3+, Ti4+ and Zn2+ are colourless

Th4+ cannot act as a reducing agent.