Question

name the element of 3D transition series which shows maximum number of oxidation states why does it shows so​

Answer 1

Answer:

Manganese exhibit the largest number of oxidation states. It shows the oxidation states +2, +3, +4, +5 ,+6, and + 7. The reason for that is the maximum number of unpaired electrons present in its outermost shell i.e. 3d54s2