JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

A transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as

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Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Aa chelating agent
  2. Ba central metal in a coordination compound
  3. Can oxidising agent
  4. Da reducing agent.

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) : When a transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state, it acts as an oxidising agent. For example, (VII) in is one of the strongest oxidising agents known in solution.

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