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MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

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

  1. A Sc
  2. B Cu
  3. C Ti
  4. D Zn
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(D) Zn

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