Question

Why does and not show variable oxidation state?

Answer 1

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This is because unpaired valence electrons are unstable and eager to bond with other chemical species. This means that the oxidation states wouldbe the highest in the very middle of the transition metal periods due to the presence of the highest number of unpaired valence electrons

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Answer 2

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$\huge\purple{Transition elements :-}$

Those elements which have partially or empty d and f orbitals are called transition elements .

Transition elements show variable oxidation states .

$\huge\pink{Why zinc doesn't show variable oxidation state ?}$

Zinc has electronic configuration :-

[Ar] 3d10 , 4s2

So......

It doesn't have incomplete or partially filled d and f orbital thats why it doesn't show variable oxidation state .

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