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All d-block elements are transition elements.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked during an interview.The origin of the question is Position of the Periodic Table topic in section D and F-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (B) False

The explanation: Scandium and ZINC are d-block elements but are not TRANSITION elements. The electronic configurations of Sc and ZN are:

Sc: [Ar] 3d^14s^2

Zn: [Ar] 3d^104s^2

In their IONIC form, Sc and Zn lose electrons and attain the configuration of Argon. Hence, they have completely filled d orbitals.



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