Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Why do transition elements show variable...

Why do transition elements show variable oxidation state?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
The energies of `(n-1)` d orbital and ns orbital are very close . Hence , electron from both can participate in bonding.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • D BLOCK ELEMENTS

    RESONANCE|Exercise EXERCISE-I PART-II|56 Videos

  • D BLOCK ELEMENTS

    RESONANCE|Exercise EXERCISE-I PART-III|15 Videos

  • D BLOCK ELEMENTS

    RESONANCE|Exercise BOARD LEVEL EXERCISE|21 Videos

  • D & F BLOCK ELEMENTS

    RESONANCE|Exercise INORGANIC CHEMISTRY(d & f- Block Elments)|40 Videos

  • DPP

    RESONANCE|Exercise QUESTIONS|223 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

(a) Define transition elements. (b) Give general electronic configuration of f-block elements.(c ) Most of transition elements are coloured, why? (d ) Transition elements show variable oxidation states, why?

Why do Zr and Hf exhibits similar properties? Why do transition metal show variable oxidation states.

Knowledge Check

  • The transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states because_______________.

    A
    they form large number of complexes
    B
    (n - 1)d and ns electrons are of nearly same energy level
    C
    they have high density
    D
    they have high melting and boiling point

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Explain the following : (i) Most of the transition elements show variable oxidation states. (ii) Many transition elements and their compounds are paramagnetic .

    Explain the following : (i) Most of the transition elements show variable oxidation states. (ii) Most of the compounds of transition elements are coloured. (iii) Many transition elements and their compounds are paramagnetic .

    Why do transition metal (elements) show variable oxidation states ?

    Why do most transition metal ions show variable oxidation states ?

    Explain the following properties of transition elements. (i) Variable oxidation states (ii) Complex formation

    (a) Describe the general trends in the following properties of the first series of the transition elements: (i) Stability of +2 oxidation state " "(ii) Formation of oxometal ions (b) Assign reason for each of the following: (i) Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states. Transition metal ions are usually coloured

    Give reason for the following : (i) Mn shows the highest oxidation state of +7 with oxygen but with fluorine, it shows the highest oxidation state of +4 (ii) Transition metals show variable oxidation states. (iii) Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configurations.

    Home
    Profile