Zinc’s oxidation state can be made +3, fundamentally changing the element’s chemistry

Zinc traditionally has a valence of two, meaning two electrons take part in the element's chemical reaction. A new article shows that the chemistry of zinc can be fundamentally changed, making it trivalent -- or a valence of three -- with the proper reagent.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210816143930.htm