The reactants are methane and oxygen.
The products are carbon dioxide and water.
Let us check each statement one by one
a) Sb has a lower ionization energy but a higher electronegativity than I. : As per values given : Definitely Sb has lower ionization energy however the electronegativity of Sb is lower than that of iodine
b) Sb has a higher ionization energy but a lower electronegativity than I. FAlse:
Sb has lower ionization energy than I
c) Sb has a lower ionization energy and a lower electronegativity than I. True
d) Sb has a higher ionization energy and a higher electronegativity than I. False
Answer:
Explanation:
In a chemical formula, the oxidation state of transition metals can be determined by establishing the relationships between the electrons gained and that which is lost by an atom.
We know that for compounds to be formed, atoms would either lose, gain or share electrons between one another.
The oxidation state is usually expressed using the oxidation number and it is a formal charge assigned to an atom which is present in a molecule or ion.
To ascertain the oxidation state, we have to comply with some rules:
- The algebraic sum of all oxidation numbers of an atom in a neutral compound is zero.
- The algebraic sum of all the oxidation numbers of all atoms in an ion containing more than one kind of atom is equal to the charge on the ion.
For example, let us find the oxidation state of Cr in Cr₂O₇²⁻
This would be: 2x + 7(-2) = -2
x = +6
We see that the oxidation number of Cr, a transition metal in the given ion is +6.
Answer:
I think the answer is option B
