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Why is zinc not regarded as a transition element ?

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As zinc atom has completely filled d-orbitals `(3d^(10))` in its ground state as well as in ions, it is not regarded as a transition element.
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  4. Copper atom has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state but i...

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  5. Why first ionisation enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Zn ?

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  6. What is meant by lanthanoid contraction ?

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  7. Why does copper not replace hydrogen from acids ?

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  8. Why is Bi(V) a stronger oxidant than Sb(V) ?

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  9. Write the outer electronic configuration of Cr atom (Z = 24).

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  10. The electronic configuration of a transition element in +3 oxidation s...

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  11. Which is more basic La(OH)(3) or Lu(OH)(3) ? Why ?

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  12. How is the magnetic moment of a species related to the number of unpai...

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  13. Which property of the transition elements makes them good catalysts ?

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  14. What is the effect of increasing pH on K(2)Cr(2)O(7) solution ?

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  15. Why is third ionisation energy of manganese [Atomic number = 25] unexp...

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  16. Why is electronic configuration 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(2)3p^(6)4s^(2)3d...

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  17. Name the lanthanoid element which exhibits a +4 oxidation state beside...

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