NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
Which group in the periodic table exhibits the highest oxidation number equal to the group number?
Options
- AGroup 1 (Alkali metals)
- BGroup 2 (Alkaline earth metals)
- CGroup 17 (Halogens)
- DGroup 18 (Noble gases)
Correct answer
A. Group 1 (Alkali metals)
Step-by-step solution
The highest oxidation number of a representative element is equal to the group number for the first two groups in the periodic table.