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NEET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What is the maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element?
What is the maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element?
Options
- AThe sum of s- and p-electrons
- BEqual to the number of valence electrons
- CEqual to the number of p-electrons
- DEqual to the number of s-electrons
Correct answer
A. The sum of s- and p-electrons
Step-by-step solution
The maximum oxidation state shown by a p-block element is equal to the total number of valence electrons, which is the sum of the s- and p-electrons.