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Transition metal ions are generally coloured. Why?

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Colour of transition metal ions is due to d`d electronic transition.
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  12. Silver atom has completely-filled d-orbital (4d^105 s^1) in its groun...

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  13. Why are d block elements called transition elements?

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  15. In the 3d series, the .enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is the lowest (...

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  16. Name a transition element which does not exhibit variable oxidation st...

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  17. Transition elements generally have high enthalpy of atomisation and th...

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