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Which of the following transition metals shows +1 and +2 oxidation states ?

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Cu = cuprous (+1) and cupric (+2); Zn only +2, Sc only +3, Mn +2 to +7.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • Mn
  • Zn
  • Cu
  • Sc
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Test each option against its characteristic states. Manganese ranges from +2 up to +7, scandium is fixed at +3, and zinc — with a full $d^{10}$ core — shows only +2.
$Copper$ is the one element that is stable in both a $+1$ (cuprous) and a $+2$ (cupric) state, so it is the metal exhibiting +1 and +2. Correct option: (C) Cu.
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