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Out of the following transition elements, which of the following does not exhibit variable oxidation state?

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Sc
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Mn
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Cr
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Cu
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Solution

The correct option is A Sc
Scandium (Z=21) does not exhibit variable oxidation states and always show +3 only. Mn, Cr and Cu exhibit variable oxidation states.

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