JEE Main Chemistry question

Transition metal with low oxidation number will act as

(A)A reducing agentCorrect
(B)A base
(C)An acid
(D)None of these

Answer: (A)

Solution

A transition metal in a low oxidation state has a comparatively low effective nuclear charge on its valence electrons, so it readily loses further electrons — i.e. it acts as a

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