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Variable Oxidation States

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Due to the loss of the following electrons, transition metal shows variable valency:

A

ns

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ns and np

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C

(n-1) d

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D

(n-1)d and ns

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Solution

The correct option is D (n-1)d and ns
Transition metals exhibit variable valency due to the loss of the (n-1)d and ns electrons.

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