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  4. The variable oxidation state are exhibited by the elements of 3d-series because:

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Q. The variable oxidation state are exhibited by the elements of 3d-series because:

The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

As energy difference between $3 d$ and $4 s$ is small, both these electrons are involved in bonding. Hence the oxidation state exhibited are maximum.