Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is a correct statement about it?

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It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent. Explanation: Cerium (IV) means Ce4+. Its electronic configuration is the same as the noble gas xenon [Xe]. This makes it electron-deficient and highly unstable. So, it easily gains one electron to become Ce3+ (more stable). This means Ce4+ acts as a strong oxidising agent.

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