When Elements from a Group Exhibit More Than One Oxidation

question 54

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 are correct.

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