Chemistry (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321943171
ISBN 13: 978-0-32194-317-0

Chapter 20 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry - Section Problems - Page 885: 58

Answer

The highest oxidation state is +7 within Sc to Zn. Manganese has the highest oxidation state.

Work Step by Step

The oxidation states increase from Sc to Mn, then decrease from Fe to Zn. Manganese has the highest oxidation state because it loses two electrons from its s-orbital and 5 electrons from the d-orbital
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