Chapter 22.1, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for that the bonds between transition metals in very high oxidation states and non-metals are covalent rather than ionic is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Metals that form compounds with other ions or neutral molecules through coordinate bonds are called as coordination compounds and the metal linked to all other ions or molecules is called as the central metal atom. Usually, the central metal atom is a transition metal.

When the oxidation states of transition metalsaremore than $+4$, they form covalent compounds.