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The halides of transition elements become more covalent with increasing oxidation state of the metal. Why?
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Options:
  • A With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a larger number of unpaired electrons.
  • B With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a smaller atomic size.
  • C With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a higher charge density.
  • D With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a lower ionization energy.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a higher charge density.
Correct Option is : (C)
With higher oxidation states, the transition metals have a higher charge density.

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