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Which of the 3d series of the transition metals exhibits the largest number of oxidation states and why?

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Manganes (Z=25) shows largest number of oxidation states because it has maximum number of unpaired electrons.
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  • Which of the following exhibits minium number of oxidation states?

    A
    Th
    B
    Np
    C
    Mn
    D
    Cr

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    A
    `CrO gt VO gt FeO gt TiO`
    B
    `VO gt CrO gt TiO gt FeO`
    C
    `TiO gt FeO gt VO gt CrO`
    D
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    A
    Co
    B
    Zn
    C
    Ti
    D
    Mn

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