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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Transition elements show a variable oxidation state.
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
The variable oxidation states of transition elements is due to the participation of ns and (n-1) d electrons in bonding,


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