wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The highest oxidation state shown by element with atomic number 23 is:

A
5
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
3
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
6
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A 5
Z=23
Vanadium =[Ar]4s23d3,
5 valence electrons
So, maximum oxidation state it could show is +5 by ionizing all the valence electrons.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Discovery of Subatomic Particles
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon