D-And F-Block Elements Ques 324
Question: Among the following outermost configurations of transition metals, which shows the highest oxidation state
[MP PMT 1993; MP PET 1995, 2001]
Options:
A) $ 3d^{3}4s^{2} $
B) $ 3d^{5}4s^{1} $
C) $ 3d^{5}4s^{2} $
D) $ 3d^{6}4s^{2} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In the first transition series $ Mn,(3d^{5}4s^{2}) $ shows the maximum oxidation state of + 7.
