Which of the following elements show variable valencies?

Tin

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Iron

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Copper

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Tin has $+ 2, + 4$ valency, Iron has $+ 2, + 3,$ copper has $+ 1, + 2$ valencies. So every element has more than one valency known as variable valencies.

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