Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 434
Question: The most common oxidation state of an element is -2. The number of electrons present in its outermost shell is [BHU 1983; NCERT 1974; CPMT 1977]
Options:
A) 4
B) 2
C) 6
D) 8
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Oxygen has 6 electrons in the outer most shell and shows common oxidation state - 2.