AP EAMCET202125 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Among the following options, identify the one which exhibits the greatest number of oxidation states.
Options
- AFe
- BMn
- CCr
- DV
Correct answer
B. Mn
Step-by-step solution
Fe (Z=26)=[ Ar ] 4 s^2 3 d^6 ( Highest oxidation state of Fe is +3 ) Mn (Z=25)=[ Ar ] 4 s^2 3 d^5 (5 unpaired electrons in 3 d -orbital and 2 e⁻ in 4 s .) Mn can show 6 oxidation states from MnO to MnO ₄⁻ . Cr ( Z =24)=[ Ar ] 4 s^1 3 d^5 ( Highest oxidation state of Cr is +3 ) V (Z=23)=[ Ar ] 3 d^3 4 s^2 ( Highest oxidation state of V is +2 ) Hence, greatest number of oxidation state is shown by Mn.