Match the following aspects with the respective metal.

| Aspects | Metal |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A) The metal which reveals a maximum number of oxidation states | (i) Scandium |
| (B) The metal although

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Match the following aspects with the respective metal.

Select the correct option :

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🧠 Scanning the 3d Series
This question is a rapid-fire drill on the properties of the first transition series (Sc to Zn). Each metal has a unique "claim to fame" or a specific exception associated with it.

🗺️ Fact-Matching
- (A) Maximum Oxidation States: Manganese (, ) has the configuration . By losing all 7 valence electrons, it reaches its maximum  state (in ), the highest in the 3d series.  (iii)
- (B) Not a Transition Element: Zinc (, ) has a full -subshell () both in its ground state and

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