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The D-And-f-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12007014

What may be the stable oxidation state of the transition elements with the following d-electron configurations in the ground state of their atoms 3d3, 3d5, 3d8 and 3d4?

Solution
For 3d2 4s2 the most stable oxidatioon state is +5
For 3d5 4s2 the mosty stable oxidation state is +2,+7
For 3d8 4s2 the most stable oxidation state is +2
For 3d4 4s2 the most stable oxidation state is +3 and +6