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d and f Block Elements

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According to IUPAC, how are transition metals defined?

According to IUPAC, how are transition metals defined?

Options

  1. AMetals with full d subshells.
  2. BMetals with full s subshells.
  3. CMetals with incomplete d subshells.
  4. DMetals with complete p subshells.

Correct answer

C. Metals with incomplete d subshells.

Step-by-step solution

According to IUPAC, transition metals are defined as metals which have incomplete d subshell either in neutral atom or in their ions, as mentioned in the paragraph.
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