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Which of the following oxidation states cannot be exhibited by oxygen in its compounds ?

A

`-2`

B

`+2`

C

`-1`

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Due to absence of vacant d-orbitals, so electron excitation is not possible
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