When Elements from a Group Exhibit More Than One Oxidation

question 72

Multiple Choice

When elements from a group exhibit more than one oxidation state,

• A) the higher oxidation state is more important as one goes down a group.
• B) the lower oxidation state is more important as one goes down a group.
• C) both oxidation states are equally important throughout the group.
• D) the oxidation state will be affected by the elements on either side of it in the period.
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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