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Which metal in the 3d series exhibits +1 oxidation state most frequently and why?

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(i) The first transition metal copper exhibits only +1 oxidation state.
(ii) It is unique in 3d series having a stable +1 oxidation state. Cu (Z =29) Electronic configuration is `[Ar] 3d^(10)4s^(1)`
(iii) So copper element only can have +1 oxidation state
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