ransition elements (d-block elements) are known for having partially filled d-orbitals, which allows them to exhibit multiple oxidation states. While most are metals, “high pressure” is irrelevant, and “all of the above” is incorrect. The defining characteristic among the options is variable oxidation states.
The transitions elements:
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