The Most Common Oxidation State for Ions of the Transition

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most common oxidation state for ions of the transition elements is

• A)+2.
• B)+3.
• C)+4.
• D)+5.
• E)+6.

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Definitions:

Fourier Transform NMR

A technique in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy that uses the Fourier transform principle to convert time domain data into frequency domain data, offering detailed information on molecular structure.

Continuous Wave

A form of radiation or signal that maintains a constant amplitude and frequency over time.

NMR Data

Information obtained from nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, used to determine the purity and structure of compounds.

Singlet

An atomic or molecular state where all electron spins are paired, often referring to a state with lower energy in the context of spectroscopy.