(C) Sodium $(Na)$ and Potassium $(K)$ are highly electropositive elements and typically exhibit a fixed oxidation state of $+1$. Fluorine $(F)$ is the

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(C) Sodium $(Na)$ and Potassium $(K)$ are highly electropositive elements and typically exhibit a fixed oxidation state of $+1$. Fluorine $(F)$ is the most electronegative element and exhibits only a $-1$ oxidation state. Chlorine $(Cl)$ exhibits variable oxidation states ranging from $-1$ to $+7$ (e.g.,$-1, +1, +3, +5, +7$) due to the presence of vacant $d$-orbitals.

Class 11 Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Valency and oxidation state

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Which of the following elements exhibits variable oxidation states?

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Fluorine
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Chlorine
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Potassium

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$P$	Period $3$,Group $2$

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