Variable valency is a property of

Alkali metals

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Transition metals

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Alkaline earth metals

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Inert gas

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Solution

The correct option is B Transition metals
In transition metals (n – 1)d electrons participate in bonding due to less energy difference between ns and (n-1)d orbitals.

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

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