Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following elements does not show variable oxidation state?

Options:

Cu

Fe

Zn

Cr

Correct Answer:

Zn

Explanation:

Zinc (Zn) does not show variable oxidation state as it has fully filled orbital electronic configuration.

It shows +2 oxidation state.

30Zn : [Ar]4s23d10

Zn2+ : [Ar]3d10