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which transition metal of the 3d-series exhibits the largest number of oxidation states and why ?

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Manganese shows maximum number of oxidation states `(E.C: 3d^(5),4s^(2)), i.e. +2,+3,+4,+5,+6,+7` in its compounds due to maximum number of unpaired electrons.
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