What is the increasing order of the oxidation state of the metal ion in following compounds? (A). $ScBr_3$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
(A), (B), (C), (D) (A), (C), (B), (D) (B), (A), (D), (C) (C), (B), (D), (A) |
(A), (B), (C), (D) |
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B), (C), (D) We calculate the oxidation state ($x$) for the central metal atom in each compound, assuming standard oxidation states for the halogens and oxygen:
Increasing Order Arranging the calculated oxidation states in increasing order: $\mathbf{+3} < \mathbf{+5} < \mathbf{+6} < \mathbf{+7}$ Which corresponds to the order: $\mathbf{(A)} < \mathbf{(B)} < \mathbf{(C)} < \mathbf{(D)}$ |