The most probable oxidation states for both Cr and Mo are · ABC26IN0675

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: d-Block Elements · Topic: D Block – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The most probable oxidation states for both Cr and Mo are

(a)+2, +3, +4

(b)+2, +3, +5

(c)+2, +3, +6

(d)$+3,+4,+5$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Both group-6 metals show +2, +3 and +6 as their common states (e.g. CrCl₂, Cr₂O₃/CrCl₃, CrO₃; MoCl₂ clusters, Mo₂O₃, MoO₃).

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