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Which 3d series transition metal exhibits the largest number of oxidation states and why?

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Mn has maximum number of unpaired electrons present in the d-subshell i.e 5 electrons.

Hence, Mn exhibits the largest number of oxidation states, ranging from +2 to +7.

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Sumit Saini

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