what is the highest and lowest oxidation number of silver ?
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Electronic configuration of Ag= [Kr] 4d10 5s1
Here, Number of unpaired electrons = 1
So, common oxidation state of Ag is +1
It even shows +2 and +3 oxidation states
Therefore, Highest oxidation state of Ag = +3 while the lowest oxidation state of Ag = +1
Electronic configuration of Ag= [Kr] 4d10 5s1
Here, Number of unpaired electrons = 1
So, common oxidation state of Ag is +1
It even shows +2 and +3 oxidation states
Therefore, Highest oxidation state of Ag = +3 while the lowest oxidation state of Ag = +1