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Which of the following elements does not show an oxidation state higher than `+2` ?

A

Oxygen

B

Sulphur

C

Selenium

D

Tellurium.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Oxygen does not show an oxidation state more than `+2` due to absence of vacant `d-`orbitals.
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