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Transition elements show variable oxidation state. a) Do you agree with, this statement? b) Illustrate with an example

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a) Yes b) The variable oxidation state of transition elements is possible due to participation of ns and .(n)-1) (d). orbitals in bonding. For eg: the outer configuration of .^(prime) S c. is .3 d^(prime), 4 s^(2). it shows oxidation states .dot f(a s)^(4)+1,+2,+3 dot+.
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