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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following shows the highest oxidation state?

Options:

Os (+8)

Ru (+8)

Mn (+7)

Both Option 1 and Option 2 are correct.

Correct Answer:

Both Option 1 and Option 2 are correct.

Explanation:

The correct answer is: (4) Both Option 1 and Option 2 are correct.

Both osmium (Os) and ruthenium (Ru) can exhibit the highest oxidation state of +8. In their highest oxidation state, these transition metals can form compounds with oxygen, such as OsO4 (osmium tetroxide) and RuO4 (ruthenium tetroxide). These compounds are powerful oxidizing agents and are highly reactive due to the high oxidation state of the metal.

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