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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states?

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Correct option: D

3{d^5}4{s^2}

Option D (

3d^5 4s^2

) is correct because it corresponds to Manganese (Mn), which exhibits the largest number of oxidation states (up to +7).

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