The d1​ configuration is very unstable in ions. Why?

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The ions in d1 configuration tend to lose one more electron to get into stable d0 configuration. Also, the hydration or lattice energy is more than sufficient to remove the only electron present in the d-orbital of these ions. Therefore, they act as reducing agents.

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The d1 configuration is very unstable in ions because d1 configuration changes to d0 configuration due to its stability and hydration or lattice energy is sufficient to remove this electron.
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