What is the highest possible oxidation state for molybdenum, Mo?

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What is the highest possible oxidation state for molybdenum, Mo? and how do you determine this?

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3 Responses to “What is the highest possible oxidation state for molybdenum, Mo?”

steve_geo1 Says:
September 29th, 2008 at 2:37 am
+6 in MoO3 and MoF6

I went to the “Handbook of Chemistry & Physics” and found that there are molybdenum hexafluoride and trioxide. I was particularly interested in fluorides, because they usually show any unusually high oxidation states of the elements.
Dr.A Says:
September 30th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Electronic configuration is [Kr] 4d5 5s1
6 unpaired electrons so the highest oxidation state is +6
Valerie C Says:
October 3rd, 2008 at 5:26 am
It has oxidation states of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. So +6 would be the highest. When combining with other elements, unless you are specifically given the oxidation number to use such as Mo(lll) the general rule is to go with the lowest number possible. To find out more about Mo, go to this web site: