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Why does Scandium not show a plus 2 oxidation state?


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  • Scandium is a d-block element.
  • Its atomic number is 21.
  • The electronic configuration is 1s22s22p63p63d14s2.
  • If Scandium acquires a +2 oxidation state, i.e., loses 2 electrons, then its electronic configuration becomes 1s22s22p63p63d1.
  • This electronic configuration is not stable.
  • But if Scandium loses one more electron then it will attain a noble gas configuration that is most stable. The electronic configuration will be 1s22s22p63p6.
  • So, Scandium does not show a plus 2 oxidation state.

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