In the Following Picture of an Uncharged Oxide,darkly-Shaded Spheres Represent

question 151

Multiple Choice

In the following picture of an uncharged oxide,darkly-shaded spheres represent oxygen atoms or ions and lightly-shaded spheres represent atoms or ions of a second- or third-row element in its highest oxidation state.Identify the element represented by the lightly-shaded spheres.

• A)Al
• B)C
• C)N

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