Of the following outer electronic configurations of atoms,which one achieves the highest oxidation state?

  • A
    $(n-1)d^5 ns^2$
  • B
    $(n-1)d^8 ns^2$
  • C
    $(n-1)d^5 ns^1$
  • D
    $(n-1)d^3 ns^2$

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