Why is $_{21}Sc$ not considered a transition element?
- AThe $d$-orbital is empty in its stable compounds.
- BThe size of the $Sc$ ion is very small.
- C$Sc$ does not exhibit more than one oxidation state.
- D$Sc$ exhibits both acidic and basic properties.
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