Question

Which of the following element is not a member of transition
elements ?
(a) Zn (b) Pt
(c) Ce (d) Mo

Answer 1

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The correct answer is option (c) Ce ✔✅

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Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option -

a. Zn

Explanation:

• Zn is an abbreviated form for zinc. Zinc is not a transition element because its outermost shell is completely filled and hence it is very stable.
• Transition elements are those elements which have partially filled d orbital and therefore they can form a stable cation with element having incompletely filled d orbital.
• examples of transition elements are - vanadium, scandium, chromium, managanese, etc.
• They are also called as d block elements.