Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transition elements that oxidation states of elements are largely based on electronic configuration

Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transitio

1.	Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transition elements that oxidation states of elements are largely based on electronic configuration
Answer» Solution :The outermost electronic configuration of nitrogen `(2S^(2)2p_(X)^(1)2p_(y)^(1)2p_(z)^(1))` is very STABLE because p-orbital is half filled. Addition of extra electron to any of the 2p orbital requires ENERGY Oxygen has 4 electrons in 2p orbitals and acquires stable configuration i.e., `2p^(3)` configuration after removing one electron.