Give examples and suggest reasons for the following features of the transition metals. A transition metal exhibits highest oxidation state in oxides a
Give examples and suggest reasons for the following features of the transition metals.
A transition metal exhibits highest oxidation state in oxides and fluorides.
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Both oxygen and fluorine being highly electronegative can increase the oxidation state of a particular transition metal. In certain oxides, the element oxygen is involved in multiple bonding with the metal and this is responsible for the higher oxidation state of the metal.
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