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Electronic Configuration of d- Block

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Transition metal with low oxidation number will act as

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An oxidising agent

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B

A base

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An acid

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B A base
Transition metal having low oxidation number behaves as reducing agent because of greater tendency to lose the electron. Thus, they behave like a base.

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