(a)
Interpretation:
The highest oxidation number for
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.
Groups
The highest oxidation state occurs when both ns electrons and all
(b)
Interpretation:
The highest oxidation number for
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.
Groups
The highest oxidation state occurs when both ns electrons and all
(c)
Interpretation:
The highest oxidation number for
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.
Groups
The highest oxidation state occurs when both ns electrons and all
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