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Assertion: Mercuryis not considered as a transition element.
Reason: Mercury is liquid.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
b
Correct R: Mercury has completed filled d-subshell.
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