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NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Why are all transition elements d-block elements, but not all d-block elements are transition elements?

Options

  1. AAll d-block elements have similar electron configurations.
  2. BTransition elements exhibit variable oxidation states.
  3. CTransition elements have partially filled d-orbitals.
  4. DD-block elements have completely filled d-orbitals.

Correct answer

C. Transition elements have partially filled d-orbitals.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Transition elements have partially filled d-orbitals.

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