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Of the following outer electronic configurations of atoms, the highest oxidation state is achieved by which one of them?

A) \[(n-1){{d}^{8}}n{{s}^{2}}\]        

B)        \[(n-1){{d}^{5}}n{{s}^{1}}\]                        

C) \[(n-1){{d}^{3}}n{{s}^{2}}\]        

D)        \[(n-1){{d}^{5}}n{{s}^{2}}\]

Correct Answer: D

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