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What causes the abrupt decrease in stability of higher oxidation states in transition elements?
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A A change in the number of protons
  • B A change in the number of neutrons
  • C A change in the number of electrons in the outermost shell
  • D A change in the availability of d orbitals
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The correct answer is: A change in the availability of d orbitals
There is an abrupt decrease in stability of higher oxidation states, which is related to the availability of d orbitals.

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