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KCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

A transition metal exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as

  1. A a central metal in a coordination compound
  2. B an oxidising agent
  3. C a reducing agent
  4. D a chelating agent
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(B) an oxidising agent

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In highest oxidation state of transition metals can undergo reduction and thus act as the oxidising agent.