JEE MainChemistryd and f Block Elements
Consider the following statements regarding the oxidation states and properties of transition elements: (A) Iron exhibits a +6 oxidation state in the ferrate ion ( FeO ₄²⁻ ), which is strongly oxidising in nature. (B) Titanium shows a +4 oxidation state which is strongly oxidising in nature. (C) The highest oxidation state of manganese is +7 , which is realised in its fluoride ( MnF ₇ ). (D) Vanadium exhibits a +5 ox
Options
- A(A) and (D) only
- B(A), (B) and (D) only
- C(C) and (D) only
- D(A), (C) and (D) only
Correct answer
A. (A) and (D) only
Step-by-step solution
(A) is correct. Iron can exhibit a +6 oxidation state in ferrates (like FeO ₄²⁻ ), which are very strong oxidising agents. (B) is incorrect. Titanium in its +4 oxidation state has a stable d^0 noble gas core configuration and is not an oxidising agent. (C) is incorrect. The highest fluoride of manganese is MnF ₄ . The +7 oxidation state is not realised in fluorides, but it is realised in its oxide ( Mn ₂ O ₇ ) due to the ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds. (D) is correct. Vanadium in V ₂ O ₅ is in the +5 oxid