Among the following options,identify the element which exhibits the greatest number of oxidation states.

Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired electrons?

Identify the false statement about transition elements.

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I :$ The $E^{\circ}$ value of $Ce^{4+} / Ce^{3+}$ is $+1.74 \, V$.
Statement $II :$ $Ce$ is more stable in $Ce^{4+}$ state than $Ce^{3+}$ state.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Why are the $E^o$ values for $Mn^{2+}/Mn$,$Zn^{2+}/Zn$,and $Ni^{2+}/Ni$ more negative than expected? The table below provides the values:
| $E^o_{Mn^{2+}/Mn}$ | $E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}$ | $E^o_{Ni^{2+}/Ni}$ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| $-1.18 \ V$ | $-0.76 \ V$ | $-0.25 \ V$ |

Discuss the magnetic properties of transition elements.