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Among the following outer electronic configurations of atoms, which atom can have the highest oxidation state?
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Options:
  • A (n-1)d3ns2
  • B (n-1)d5ns1
  • C (n-1)d8ns2
  • D (n-1)d5ns2
Solution:
2484 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (n-1)d5ns2

(n-1)d5ns2 can achieve the maximum oxidation state of + 7.

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