What Is the Highest Possible Oxidation State for Molybdenum, Mo

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the highest possible oxidation state for molybdenum, Mo?

• A) +2
• B) +4
• C) +6
• D) +8
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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