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The halides of transition elements become more covalent with increasing oxidation state of the metal . Why ? |
| Answer» Solution :As the oxidation state increases, size of the TRANSITION metalions DECREASES. Applying Fajan's rule, as the size of the metal ion decreases, covalent character of the BOND formed increases ( discussed in `+1` in the CHAPTER ). | |