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Mention the highest oxidation state shown by the transition elements. Name the element along with the compound in which it exhibits oxidation state.

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The highest oxidation state shown by transition metals has been found to be +8. For example, the oxidation state of osmium in osmium tetroxide `(OsO_(4))= + 8`.
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  13. Why do Zr(Z = 40) and Hf(Z = 72) have comparable atomic radii ?

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  20. Why is the ionic radius of Fe^(2+) less than that of Mn^(2+) ?

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