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Which of the following pairs of elements show similar set of oxidation state?

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O16,O18
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Na,K
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C,Be
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Zn,Rb
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Solution

The correct option is D O16,O18
Oxidation state is decided by number of electrons an element loose or gain.In isotopes number of electrons are same but mass number is different. In O16 and O18 mass number is differnet 16 and 18 respectively and both have same oxidation state 2.

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