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A transition metal ion exists in its hig...

A transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as

A

A chelating agent

B

A central metal in a coordination compound

C

An oxidizing agent

D

A reducing agent

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C
When a transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state, it acts as an oxidizing agent.
For example. `Mn(VII)` in `KMnO_(4)` is one of the strongest oxidzing agents known in solution.
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