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Which of the following statements is correct?A. The lesser number of oxidation states in 3d-series in the begin inning of the series is due to the presence of too few electrons to loose or shareB. The lesser number of oxidation states in 3d-series towards the end of the series is due to the presence of too many electrons and thus fewer orbitals to share electrons with the ligands.C. A and B bothD. None is correct |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The lesser number of oxidation states in the beginning of series can be due to the presence of smaller number of electrons to lose or share (Sc,Ti). On the other hand, at the extreme right hadn side and (Cu,Zn), lesser number of oxidation state is due to large number of d electrons so that only a fewer orbitals are available in which the electron can share with other for higher valence. |
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