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Among the following, the number of elements showing only one non-zero oxidation state is : O, Cl, F, N, P, Sn, Tl, Na, Ti
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Correct answer: 2
- We need to count the elements from the list which show only one non-zero oxidation state.
Given elements:
- Check each element:
(i) Oxygen, O
Oxygen commonly shows: So it has more than one non-zero oxidation state.
(ii) Chlorine, Cl
Chlorine shows: So it has more than one non-zero oxidation state.
(iii) Fluorine, F
Fluorine shows only: It does not show positive oxidation state in compounds because of highest electronegativity. So this has only one non-zero oxidation state.
(iv) Nitrogen, N
Nitrogen shows many oxidation states: Hence not counted.
(v) Phosphorus, P
Phosphorus shows: Hence not counted.
(vi) Tin, Sn
Tin shows: Hence not counted.
(vii) Thallium, Tl
Thallium shows: Hence not counted.
(viii) Sodium, Na
Sodium shows only: So this has only one non-zero oxidation state.
(ix) Titanium, Ti
Titanium shows: Hence not counted.
- Therefore, the elements showing only one non-zero oxidation state are:
So, total number is: