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The transition elements (d-block elements) show variable oxidation states because

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a

the energy difference between (n-1)d and ns electrons is very less, thus (n-1)d electrons also behave like valence electrons

b

of the presence of electrons in np and nd orbitals

c

of the presence of ns and nd orbitals

d

of the presence of ns, np and nd electrons

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Due to less energy difference between (n–1)d and ‘ns’ sub levels, in addition to ‘ns’ electrons (n–1)d electrons also participate in bond formation

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