The electrons which take part in order to exhibit variable oxidation states by transition metals are

  • A
    $ns$ only
  • B
    $(n-1)d$ only
  • C
    $ns$ and $(n-1)d$ only but not $np$
  • D
    $(n-1)d$ and $np$ only but not $ns$

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