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NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transition elements that oxidation states of elements are largely based on electronic configuration.

Options

  1. ATransition elements exhibit variable oxidation states due to the availability of multiple valence electrons.
  2. BNon-transition elements have fixed oxidation states as their valence electrons are not involved in bonding.
  3. CBoth transition and non-transition elements show fixed oxidation states regardless of their electronic configu
  4. DOxidation states of elements are determined solely by their position in the periodic table.

Correct answer

A. Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states due to the availability of multiple valence electrons.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states due to the availability of multiple valence electrons.

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