MCQ
Transition elements form binary compounds with halogens. Which of the following elements will form $\mathrm{MF}_3$ type compounds?
$a. Cr$
$b. Co$
$c. Cu$
$d. Ni$
  • $a$ and $b$
  • B
    $a$ and $c$
  • C
    $b$ and $c$
  • D
    $a$ and $d$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$a$ and $b$
$Cr$ and $Co$ form $\mathrm{MF}_3$ type of compounds. The ability of fluorine to stabilize the highest oxidation state is due to higher lattice energy in $\mathrm{CoF}_3$ and higher bopnd enthalpy for the higher covalent compound like $\mathrm{CrF}_6$.

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