STANDARDChemistry-Oxidation States
STANDARD Chemistry Oxidation States of Transition Metals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Highest oxidation state of manganese in fluorides is +4 (MnF₄) but highest oxidation state in oxides is +7 (Mn₂O₇) because
A
fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen
B
fluorine does not possess d-orbitals
C
fluorine stabilises lower oxidation state
D
in covalent compounds, fluorine can form single bond only while oxygen forms double bond.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Oxygen can form pπ-pπ bonding while fluorine can form only single bonds.
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