Which of the following is not true for transition metals?

Consider $|x|$ as the difference in oxidation states of Mn in the highest manganese fluoride and the highest manganese oxide. The ions with $|x|$ number of unpaired electrons from the following are: $A$. $Sc^{3+}$ $B$. $Zn^{2+}$ $C$. $V^{2+}$ $D$. $Fe^{2+}$ $E$. $Co^{2+}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks:
$(a)$ The shielding effect of $d$-electrons is ......... effective than $p$-electrons.
$(b)$ $A$ decrease in exchange energy leads to a ......... in stability.
$(c)$ The maximum oxidation state of $Mn$ is ..........
$(d)$ The stability of $Mo(VI)$ and $W(VI)$ is found to be .......... than that of $Cr(VI)$.

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

Which among the following is colored?

Why are $Mn^{2+}$ compounds more stable than $Fe^{2+}$ towards oxidation to their $+3$ state?