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} $
