The exhibition of various oxidation states by an element is also related to the outer orbital electronic configuration of its atom. Atom(s) having which of the following outermost electronic configurations will exhibit more than one oxidation state in its compounds.
A. 3s1
B. 3d1 4s2
C. 3d2 4s2
D. 3s2 3p3
Answer:C
The exhibition of various oxidation states by an element is also related to the outer orbital electronic configuration of its atom. Atom(s) having which of the following outermost electronic configurations will exhibit more than one oxidation state in its compounds.
A. 3s1 B. 3d1 4s2 C. 3d2 4s2 D. 3s2 3p3