Which of the following elements do not show the properties characteristics of d-block elements:
A
Cu,Ag,Au
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B
Zn,Hg,Cd
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C
Sc,Ti,V
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D
Fe,Co,Ni
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Solution
The correct option is DZn,Hg,Cd All are d-block elements except zinc, cadmium and mercury have partially filled d-orbitals. But, zinc, cadmium and mercury have completely filled d-orbitals and they exhibit common oxidation state.