JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states in their compounds due to

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Correct option: B

Very small energy difference between

(n-1) d

and

ns

orbitals

Option B is correct because the small energy difference between (n-1)d and ns orbitals allows for variable oxidation states as both can participate in bonding.

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