Out of the following transition elements, which of the following does not exhibit variable oxidation state?

S c

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M n

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C r

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C u

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Solution

The correct option is A $S c$
Scandium $(Z = 21)$ does not exhibit variable oxidation states and always show $+ 3$ only. $M n, C r$ and $C u$ exhibit variable oxidation states.

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