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The largest oxidation number exhibited by an element depends on its outer electronic configuration. With which of the following outer electronic configurations the element will exhibit largest oxidation number?

A

`3d^(1)4s^2`

B

`3d^(3)4s^2`

C

`3d^(5)4s^1`

D

`3d^(5)4s^2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The element having electronic configuration `3d^54s^2` can exhibit maximum O.N. of +7.
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