Q.7E
Question
Which of the following elements is most likely to form an oxide with the formula\(M{O_3}\) : Zr, Nb, or Mo?
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
\(Mo\), is most likely to form an oxide with the formula \(M{O_3}\).
1Step 1: Oxidation agent:
The oxidation state, or oxidation number, is the hypothetical charge of an atom if all of its bonds to different atoms were fully ionic.
2Step 2: Compairing the given oxidation state:
We need to look at the oxidation state of this three elements. In order to form molecule with the formula \(M{O_3}\) our element needs to have oxidation state 6+, since oxidation state of oxygen is 2-
The most highest oxidation state of Zr is 4+ , of Nb is 5+ and of Mo is 6+. Which means Mo can form oxide: \(Mo{O_3}\)
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