In the highest oxidation states of the first five transition elements (Sc to Mn), all the 4s and 3d electrons are used for bonding
saket kumar
12 Years agoGrade 12
1 Answer
Gaurav
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