MCQ
The most common oxidation state of an element is $-2.$  The number of electrons present in its outermost shell is
  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $2$
  • $6$
  • D
    $8$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$6$
(c)Oxygen has $6$  electrons in the outer most shell and shows common oxidation state $-2.$

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