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In which oxidation state are halides more covalent for metals that exhibit more than one oxidation state?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Lower oxidation state
  • B Higher oxidation state
  • C It depends on the metal
  • D They are equally covalent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Higher oxidation state
For metals that exhibit more than one oxidation state, the halides in the higher oxidation state are more covalent than the ones in the lower oxidation state.

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