Variable oxidation numbers are possible for:
- A. Sodium
- B. Calcium
- C. Iron ✓
- D. Lithium
Correct Answer: C. Iron
Explanation
Iron (Fe) is a transition metal and shows variable oxidation states (commonly +2 and +3) due to the small energy difference between its 4s and 3d orbitals.
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