Compare Oxidation state of Li and Be.

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Oxidation state of Li is +1 since it is an alkali metal and has 1 electron in its outermost shell which it can loose easily.

Oxidation state of Be is +2 since it is an alkaline earth metal and has 2 electrons in its outermost shell which it can loose easily.

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