Question

Which of the following is not a transition element ? (A) Zr (B) Zn (C) Sc (D) Ag​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ag (D) is the correct option

Answer 2

Zinc is not a transition element

Explanation:

• Transition element are those element which consists of partially filled d sub - shell.

• All the element are present in d block but Zinc has $3d^{10} 4s^{2}$ Electronic configuration. This means it does not possess incomplete d sub - shell so it is not considered as a transition element.
• Transition element show some different property from the other element such as compound exist in different oxidation state, also show characteristic of color.