JEE Main 2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2020d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (06 Sep Shift 1)

Question

The set that contains atomic numbers of only transition elements, is :

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Correct answer
B21,25,42,72

Step-by-step explanation

A transition element is defined as the one which has incompletely filled d orbitals in its ground state or in any one of the oxidation state. Zn(z = 30), Cd(z = 48), Hg(z = 80) are not transition element.

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