Transition elements are usually characterised by variable oxidation states,but $Zn$ does not show this property because of:

  • A
    completion of $np$ orbitals
  • B
    completion of $(n-1)d$ orbitals
  • C
    completion of $ns$ orbitals
  • D
    inert pair effect

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The aqueous solutions of the following salts will be coloured in the case of:

Explain giving reasons:
$(i)$ Transition metals and many of their compounds show paramagnetic behaviour.
$(ii)$ The enthalpies of atomisation of the transition metals are high.
$(iii)$ The transition metals generally form coloured compounds.
$(iv)$ Transition metals and their many compounds act as good catalysts.

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Which of the following transition metals has the lowest density?

Match the species in List-$I$ with their correct electronic configuration in List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(1) \ \text{Cr}$ $(A) \ [\text{Ar}] \ 3d^8 4s^0$
$(2) \ \text{Fe}^{2+}$ $(B) \ [\text{Ar}] \ 3d^{10} 4s^1$
$(3) \ \text{Ni}^{2+}$ $(C) \ [\text{Ar}] \ 3d^6 4s^0$
$(4) \ \text{Cu}$ $(D) \ [\text{Ar}] \ 3d^5 4s^1$
$(E) \ [\text{Ar}] \ 3d^6 4s^2$

Which element from the following does $NOT$ exhibit a spin-only magnetic moment in the $+3$ oxidation state?

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