Which one of the following is the electronic configuration of an element with a maximum oxidation state of +5?
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1s² 2s² 2p⁵
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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³
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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d⁷ 4s²
📝 Detailed explanation
The configuration 3s² 3p³ corresponds to phosphorus, which can exhibit a maximum oxidation state of +5.
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