Assertion :Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements. Reason: The electronic configurations of Zn, Cd and Hg are represented by the general formula (n−1)d10ns2.
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
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Transition metals are defined as the elements having incompletely filled d orbitals. Since Zn,Cd and Hg have completely filled d orbital, they are not regarded as transition elements.