Question
Elements which generally exhibit variable oxidation states and form colored ions are ___________.

Answer

  1. Transition elements.
Explanation:
Transition elements have vacant d orbitals and the energy gap between d orbitals is very less. So transition elements exhibit variable oxidation state and form coloured ions as these elements emit radiations due to excitation of d electrons.

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