The lighter the oxidation state of metal, more will be the _.
Correct answer: C. Basicity of metal
- A. Acidity of metal
- B. Polarization power
- C. Basicity of metal
- D. None of these options is correct
Explanation
Metals in lower oxidation states form more ionic and hence more basic oxides/hydroxides,while metals in higher oxidation states form more covalent and acidic oxides/hydroxides.
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