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Which metal in the 3d series exhibits +1 oxidation state most frequently and why?

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Solution :(i) The first transition metal COPPER exhibits only +1 oxidation state.
(ii) It is unique in 3d series having a stable +1 oxidation state. Cu (Z =29) ELECTRONIC configuration is `[Ar] 3d^(10)4s^(1)`
(III) So copper element only can have +1 oxidation state


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