7th group → largest number of oxidation state.
Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states ?
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Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states ?
Held on 30 Apr 2009 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
3d24s2
- B
3 d34 s2
- C
3d54s1
- D
3d54s2
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