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Why lowest oxide of transition metal are basicand higher are acidic

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Answered by MOSFET01
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In the case of a lower oxide of a transition metal, the metal atom has a low oxidation state. This means that some of the valence electrons of the metal atom are not involved in bonding. As a result, it can donate electrons and behave as a base..
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