The maximum oxidation state shown by the elements V,Cr,Mn and Sc is respectively:
A
+5,+6,+7,+3
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B
+3,+6,+5,+2
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C
+3,+7,+5,+2
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D
+4 in each case
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Solution
The correct option is A+5,+6,+7,+3 The ground state configuration of the given transition metals are: The metal can loose all the valence electrons to show their maximum oxidation state.