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A metal ion M^(3+) loses three electrons...

A metal ion `M^(3+)` loses three electrons , its oxidation number will be

A

`+3`

B

`+6`

C

0

D

`-3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`M^(3+) - 3e^(-) rarr M^(6+)`
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