Qstnid -I-6- Why Is The Highest Oxidation State Of A Metal Exhibited In Its Oxide Or Fluoride Only? - 08: The D-and F-block Elements - Neet-xii-chemistry

Home Learn Fast select Course

Show Unit/Chapter Change Unit Change Subject Last Menu

NEET-XII-Chemistry

08: The d-and f-Block Elements

Qstn# I-6 Prvs-Qstn Next-Qstn

#6
Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only?

Ans : Both oxide and fluoride ions are highly electronegative and have a very small size. Due to these properties, they are able to oxidize the metal to its highest oxidation state.