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Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states ?

NEET UG 2009 — Chemistry Physical Chemistry

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Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states ?

Official previous-year question

Held on 30 Apr 2009 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    3d24s23 d^2 4 s^23d24s2

  2. B

    3 d34 s23 \mathrm{~d}^3 4 \mathrm{~s}^23 d34 s2

  3. C

    3d54s13 d^5 4 s^13d54s1

  4. D

    3d54s23 d^5 4 s^23d54s2

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