Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 704

Question: The most common oxidation state of an element is -2. The number of electrons present in the outermost shell is :

Options:

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Element of oxygen family required two electrons to complete their octet, so their oxidation state is - 2 generally.