COMEDK2018Chemistryd and f Block Elements
A transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as
Options
- Aa chelating agent
- Ba central metal, in a coordination compound
- Can oxidising agent
- Da reducing agent
Correct answer
C. an oxidising agent
Step-by-step solution
If a transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state, then it behave as oxidising agent. The oxidation number of metal can only decrease from its highest oxidation number i.e. it will undergoes reduction and oxidise other element.