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Which of the 3d series of elements exhibits the largest number of oxidation states. Why?

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Since there is only small difference in energy between (n - 1) d and ns orbitals, electrons in both these orbitals are used for bond formation by transition metals. So transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.
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