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प्रश्न
Which of the following transition metals shows +1 and +2 oxidation states?
पर्याय
Mn
Zn
Sc
Cu
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उत्तर
Cu
Explanation:
Cu typically exhibits the +1 oxidation state. This is due to the fact that Cu (+1) has an electrical configuration of [Ar]3d10. It is extremely stable due to the entirely filled d-orbital. Furthermore, Cu has a +2 oxidation state.
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