Assertion :Statement I - Cd is a transition element Reason: Statement II - Cd and Cd2+ both have completely filled d-orbitals in their ground state.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct. Zn,Cd and Hg are non typical transition elements. The metals and the dipositive ions both have completely filled d orbitals in their ground state. Hence, the assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.