Give examples and suggest reasons for the following features of the transition metal chemistry: (ii) A transition metal exhibits highest oxidation state in oxides and fluorides.
Explanation The electronegativity of oxygen and fluoride is higher than metal. Oxygen and fluoride present at the top of their groups so the atomic size is smaller. The atomic size increased on moving down the group. Both oxygen and fluoride have high electronegativity and a smaller size to oxidize the metals easily. The transition metal having oxidizing nature and loses its electrons. For Example V₂O₅. Final Answer Transition metal oxidized with oxygen and fluoride because electrons present in the d orbital of the metal and oxygen and fluorine with high electronegativity are easily attracted the unpaired electron from the d orbital.
