Cerium $(IV)$ has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is the correct statement about it?
- AIt will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
- BIt will prefer to gain an electron and act as an oxidizing agent.
- CIt will prefer to give away an electron and behave as a reducing agent.
- DIt acts as both an oxidizing and a reducing agent.
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