D-And F-Block Elements Ques 287

Question: Zinc does not show variable valency like d-block elements because

[MP PET 1989; MP PMT 1992; CPMT 1984]

Options:

A) It is a soft metal

B) d-orbital is complete

C) It is low melting

D) Two electrons are present in the outermost orbit

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

d-orbital is complete; $ Zn-3d^{10}4s^{2} $



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