In the above reaction, the reagent ''A'' is :

Arrange the following metal complex/compounds in the increasing order of spin only magnetic moment. Presume all the three, high spin system.

(Atomic numbers Ce = 58, Gd = 64 and Eu = 63)

(a) (NH₄)₂[Ce(NO₃)₆]

(b) Gd(NO₃)₃ and

(c) Eu(NO₃)₃

Identify the reagent(s) 'A' and condition(s) for the reaction

Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent.

Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.

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