Question

Assertion (A): Transition metals show their highest oxidation state with oxygen.

Reason (R): The ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds to metals.

पर्याय

• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is true, but (R) is false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

Because it can establish many connections with metal, oxygen has the ability to stabilize high oxidation states.