Answer» - d-block elements have electronic configuration,(n – n) dn-10, nsl-2.They are all metals.
- In the periodic table, they are placed between the s-block and p-block elements, i.e., in the groups between 2 and 13.
- They show characteristic properties which are intermediate between those of the elements of s-block and p-block.
- Hence, they show a transition in the properties from those of the most electropositive .v-block elements and less
- electropositive (or electronegative) pblock elements.
- Therefore, most of the d-block elements are called transition elements.
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