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(i) The chemical properties of first-row transition metals are generally different from those of their second...

(i) The chemical properties of first-row transition metals are generally different from those of their second row analogues. By contrast, second row transition elements have similar chemistry as their third-row analogues. Explain.

(ii) Explain why the stability of higher oxidation states increases down a group of transition metals (e.g. highest oxidation states of Fe and Os are +6 and +8, respectively). (1 mark)

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