How Many Oxidation States Do Most D-Block Elements Have

question 66

Multiple Choice

How many oxidation states do most d-block elements have?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) More than one
• D) It depends on the ligands to which it is bound.
• E) It depends on the number of unpaired d-electrons in the element.

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