4.3.7 - Trends in Stability of Higher Oxidation States
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What is the oxidation state of titanium in TiF4?
💡 Hint: Consider how many fluorine atoms are present.
Which metal can achieve a +7 oxidation state?
💡 Hint: Think of MnO compounds.
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What is the highest oxidation state achieved by manganese?
💡 Hint: Recall the oxidation states discussed in class.
True or False: Fluorine can destabilize lower oxidation states of metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of electronegativity.
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Explain why oxides often show higher oxidation states than corresponding halides.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the bonding properties of oxygen.
Predict the stability trends of higher oxidation states across a series of transition metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the d orbital configurations.
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