Chapter 20, Problem 20.3P

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

How the effective nuclear charge $Z_{eff}$ varies from left to right across the first transition series.

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Based on the variation in $Z_{eff}$ , which $M^{2+}(M=Ti-Zn)$ ion should be the strongest reducing agent and which should be the weakest.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Based on the variation in $Z_{eff}$ , which of the given oxoanions: $V{O}_4^{3-},Cr{O}_4^{2-},Mn{O}_4^{2-},orFe{O}_4^{2-}$ should be the strongest oxidizing agent and which should be the weakest.