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Published on: August 12, 2026
Give below are two statements:
Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more stable down the group among transition elements unlike 
block elements.
Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen from weak acids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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A
On moving down the group in transition elements, stability of higher oxidation state increases, due to increase in effective nuclear charge.
can't liberate hydrogen gas from weak acid.
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