Question

What is the most likely oxidation state of aluminum?

Answer 1

`Al^(3+)`, i.e. `Al(III+)`

Explanation:

Actually looking around the kitchen, I see zerovalent aluminum, i.e. in the window frames, and as aluminum foil. The 3 valence electrons of the metal are, however, easily removed, and `Al^(3+)` compounds are by far the most common.