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Following elements do not show the properties characteristic of d-block elements :

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Cu,Ag,Au
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Zn,Hg,Cd
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Sc,Ti,V
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Fe,Co,Ni
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Solution

The correct option is A Zn,Hg,Cd
In the elements Zn,Hg,Cd, the 3d shell is completely filled. Hence, they do not show the characteristic properties of transition elements.
For example, since no unpaired, electron is present, these compounds are colourless and diamagnetic.

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