The highest oxidation state exhibited by a transition metal is
A. `+7`
B. `+8`
C. `+6`
D. `+5`

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Correct Answer - B
Maximum oxidation state of transition metals=number of electrons in (n-1) d orbit +number of electrons in ns orbital
:. The hightes oxidation state exhibited by transition metal is `+8,e.g.,OsO_(4)`.

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