Which metal in the first series of transition metals exhibits $+1$ oxidation state most frequently and why?
(N/A) In the first transition series,$Cu$ exhibits the $+1$ oxidation state most frequently. This is because the electronic configuration of $Cu^+$ is $[Ar] \, 3d^{10}$. The completely filled $d$-orbital provides extra stability to the ion.
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