Suppose a metal (M)that is capable of forming +1,+2,and +3 oxidation states is heated and reacted with excess dioxygen gas.What is the most likely result? A)The metal will be oxidized to the +1 oxidation state and form a superoxide compound having the formula MO₂. B)The metal will be oxidized to the +1 oxidation state and form a peroxide compound having the formula M₂O₂. C)The metal will be oxidized to the +2 oxidation state and form a compound having the formula MO. D)The metal will be oxidized to the +1 oxidation state and form a compound having the formula M₂O. E)The metal will be oxidized to the +3 oxidation state and form a compound having the formula M₂O₃.

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When a metal capable of multiple oxidation states reacts with excess oxygen, it is typically oxidized to its highest stable oxidation state, which in this case is +3, forming M₂O₃.

Suppose a Metal (M)that Is Capable of Forming +1,+2,and +3