What is group oxidation state? I want its definition.

1.	What is group oxidation state? I want its definition.
Answer» Thanks ?<br>The general valence shell electronic configuration of p-block elements is ns2\xa0np1-6\xa0where n=2-6.The highest oxidation state of the elements of p-block is numerically equal to group number minus 10 or number of valence electrons. This highest oxidation state exhibited by all the elements in a particular group is known as group oxidation state. For example , For 13 group , Group number =13Highest oxidation state=13-10=+3Therefore, group 13 elements have +3 group oxidation state.

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