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Sodium ordinarily does not show an oxida...

Sodium ordinarily does not show an oxidation state of `+2`, because of its

A

Large ionic radius

B

High `IE_(1)`

C

High `IE_(2)`

D

High EA.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to high second I.E., sodium does not exhibit `+ 2` oxidation state.
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