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Published on: August 12, 2026
and 
do possess 
electronic configuration.
So,
A
is oxidizing agent while 
is reducing agent B
Both are reducing agents
C
is reducing agent while 
is oxidizing agent D
Both are oxidizing agents
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
is stable in +2 state so 
acts as an oxidizing agent by getting reduced to 
and attaining 
configuration. 
is stable in +3 state so 
acts as a reducing agent by getting oxidized to 
.
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