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Which of the following element is not a transition element?

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Fe
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Mn
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Zn
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Ag
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Solution

The correct option is C Zn
Metals that have incomplete d subshell either in neutral atom ​
or in their ions known as transition metals​.
Zinc has the electronic configuration [Ar]3d104s2.and the configuration of the Zn2+ ion is [Ar]3d10. Thus, Zn is a non-transition metal.
Also, Cd, Hg of group 12 have full d10 configuration in their ground state as well as in their common oxidation states.​ Thus, both are non-transition metal.
Note: All transition elements are d-block elements, but all d-block elements are not transition elements.

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