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8 November, 21:16

Why do some transition metals have multiple oxidation states? Transition metals have multiple oxidation states because of their sublevel.

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  1. 9 November, 00:48
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    because it contain 5 d-orbitals.

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    unlike alkali and alkaline earth metals, transition metals have 5d-orbitals. electrons are around the nucleus some are away and some are close to it. Electrons change their energy levels at suitable conditions and as transition metals having 5-d orbitals so its electrons can easily goes to other transition state thus causing multiple oxidation states.
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