Why metal is in highezt oxidation state ib its oxides?
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↔Both fluorine and oxygen have small size, high electronegativity and also high negative electron gain enthalpy. They can oxidise a metal to the highest oxidation state. Thus, the highest oxidation statesare shown in the oxides and fluorides of transition metals.↩
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question_answer 1) Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only? Answer: Both fluorine and oxygen have small size, high electronegativity and also high negative electron gain enthalpy. ... Thus, the highest oxidation states are shown in the oxides and fluorides of transition metals.
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