Assing the reason for the following :
(i) Transition metals generally form coloured compounds.
(ii) Manganese exhibits highest oxidation state of +7 among the 3d series of transition elements.

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(ii) Manganese exhibits highest oxidation state of +7 due to the participation of two ns and five (n-1)d electrons . For example , `Mn_(2)O_(7)`

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