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JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

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

Topic: JEE PYQ

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

A $an oxidising agent$
B $a reducing agent$
C $a chelating agent$
D $a central metal in a co-ordination compound.$

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) : If a transition metal is present in its highest oxidation state, it can only accept electrons thus, it will act as an oxidising agent.

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