Coordination compounds having too many oxidation states

[Crystal Odipo 1F]

Can someone please re-explain why having too many oxidation states is good for electron transfer?

[Jenny Lee 2L]

Hi Crystal! I think that Dr.Lavelle mentioned that having many oxidation states was good for e- transfer, because for example, if a transition metal like Fe does not hold on to its electron tightly, it can give or accept electrons fairly easily (the e- transfer), and thus create many oxidation states like Fe2+ and Fe3+. So if we look at it the other way around, many oxidation states means the transition metal is good for e- transfer.

[605291562]

Hi! like said above the more oxidation states available the less tightly electrons are held and can move more easily making these good for electron transfer