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STANDARD Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states
A
3d³ 4s²
B
3d⁵ 4s¹
C
3d⁵4s²
D
3s²4s²
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The configuration 3d⁵4s² can have various oxidation states up to +7.
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