In iron, the differentiating electrons enter into the orbital of a penultimate shell.
In iron, the differentiating electrons enter the orbital of a penultimate shell. so iron shows variable valency.
Hence, the given statement is true.
State whether the following statements are true or false. Differentiating electrons enter anti-penultimate shell in transition elements.
Both zinc and mercury belong to the same group in which differentiating electron enters into d - sub shell of the penultimate shell. But zinc is a solid while mercury is a liquid. How do you justify this?