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A transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as
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  • A a chelating agent
  • B a central metal, in a coordination compound
  • C an oxidising agent
  • D a reducing agent
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The correct answer is: an oxidising agent
If a transition metal ion exists in its highest oxidation state, then it behave as oxidising agent.
The oxidation number of metal can only decrease from its highest oxidation number i.e. it will undergoes reduction and oxidise other element.

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