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MHT CET20242 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual

Which element from following exhibits lowest number of different oxidation states?

Options

  1. ASc
  2. BCu
  3. CTi
  4. DZn

Correct answer

D. Zn

Step-by-step solution

As the number of unpaired electrons in 3d orbitals increases, the number of oxidation states shown by the element also increases. Zn =[ Ar ] 3 ~d ¹⁰ 4 ~s ^2 shows only +2 oxidation state.

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