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What are typical and non-typical transition elements?


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Transition elements:

  • The d-block elements or the elements of the group 3 to 12 in the Modern periodic table are called transition elements.
  • Transition elements are usually metals.

Typical transition elements:

  • The transition elements usually have partially filled d-orbitals such as Fe, Co, Ni, etc. are called typical transition elements.

Non-typical transition elements:

  • The elements present in the d-block that have completely filled d-orbitals are called non-typical transition elements.
  • The non-typical transition elements are Zn, Cd and Hg.

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