Electronic configuration of same elements are given. Write answers to the following questions. i. [Ne]3s2 ii. [Ar]3d2,4s2 iii. [Xe]6s2 iv. [Ne]3s2,3p2 Which element shows the possibility of +2 oxidation state?
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Solution
i. [Ne]3s2→12Mg
ii. [Ar]3d2,4s2→22Ti
iii. [Xe]6s2→56Ba
iv. [Ne]3s2,3p2→14Si
all element has the possibility to show +2 oxidation state except [Ne]3s2,3p2→14Si.