Q. Which element has the second highest capacity for oxidation?

A
Iron
B
Nitrogen
C
Mercury
D
Oxygen
Solution:
  • Oxygen has the second highest capacity for oxidation.

  • Oxygen is the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8.

  • It is a member of the chalcogen group in the periodic table, a highly reactive nonmetal, and an oxidizing agent that readily forms oxides with most elements as well as with other compounds.

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