GKFix MCQ Question

What is a characteristic property of Zinc (Zn) related to its common oxidation state?

• A. It commonly exhibits only the +1 oxidation state.
• B. It commonly exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states.
• C. It commonly exhibits only the +2 oxidation state because losing two 4s electrons results in a stable, fully filled 3d10 configuration.
• D. It exhibits variable oxidation states like most transition metals.