Alkaline earth metals do not show variable in oxidation why
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➡️alkaline earth metals have two electrons in their valence orbital, resulting with an oxidation state of +2... they are present in s orbital and also lack d orbital .
✔️transition metals show variable oxidation state as they have both ns and (n-1)d orbitals. the energy difference of these orbitals is very less hence both take part in bond formation and exhibit variable oxidation state.
but (n-1)d orbital is not present in alkaline earth metals .
hope it helps !! ✌️❤️
➡️alkaline earth metals have two electrons in their valence orbital, resulting with an oxidation state of +2... they are present in s orbital and also lack d orbital .
✔️transition metals show variable oxidation state as they have both ns and (n-1)d orbitals. the energy difference of these orbitals is very less hence both take part in bond formation and exhibit variable oxidation state.
but (n-1)d orbital is not present in alkaline earth metals .
hope it helps !! ✌️❤️
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