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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

In the highest oxidation states of the first five transition elements (Sc to Mn), all the 4s and 3d electrons are used for bonding

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12 Years agoGrade 12
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11 Years ago
Hello Student,
Highest oxidation state can be achieved only when electrons from both ns and (n-1)d orbitals participate in the bonding. High oxidation state means more electrons involved in bonding so the electrons from both sand p orbitals will be used