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An element has 
configuration in its +2 oxidation state. Its position in the periodic table is
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C
Electronic configuration of the element in +2 oxidation state is 
. Its electronic configuration in neutral state:
Period 
Max. principal quantum no. 
Group 
Total number of valence shell electrons 
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