The element having most stable oxidation state +2 is_________.

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Solution

The correct option is B S
The element having the most stable oxidation state $+ 2$ is S. Among the given elements, the element S has the highest third ionization enthalpy. Hence, a large amount of energy is required to convert $+ 2$ oxidation state of element S to $+ 3$ oxidation state.

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