D-And F-Block Elements Ques 400
Question: Of the following outer electronic configurations of atoms, the highest oxidation state is achieved by which one of them
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Options:
A) $ (n-1)d^{3}ns^{2} $
B) $ (n-1)d^{5}ns^{1} $
C) $ (n-1)d^{8}ns^{2} $
D) $ (n-1)d^{5}ns^{2} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ (n-1)\ d^{5}ns^{2} $ can achieve the maximum oxidation state of + 7.