The element with which of the following outer electron configuration may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states in its compounds?

  • A
    $3d^5\, 4s^2$
  • B
    $3d^8\, 4s^2$
  • C
    $3d^7\, 4s^2$
  • D
    $3d^6\, 4s^2$

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