Answer
Because of the presence of the partially filled d orbital and several electrons with similar energies, the number of electrons that get removed varies depending on the circumstances. Therefore, oxidation number varies.
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321809246
ISBN 13:
978-0-32180-924-7
Chapter 24 - Sections 24.1-24.6 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 1124: 2
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