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Cr(VI) in chromate is a strong oxidizing agent but Mo(VI) and W(VI) in MoO_{3} and WO_{3} are stable. Why?

Option: 1

Cr(VI) is more stable than Mo(VI) and W(VI).


Option: 2

Cr(VI) has more number of electrons than Mo(VI) and W(VI).


Option: 3

Mo(VI) and W(VI) have more electrons than Cr(VI)


Option: 4

Mo(VI) and W(VI) have more electrons than Cr(VI)


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Higher oxidation states are more stable as we move down the group.

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