Asked in Premeth MDCAT 2025 LR-04 — Electromagnetism, Transition Elements 2025

3d-series of transition elements contains elements in the range from:

Correct answer: A. Sc-----Zn

  • A. Sc-----Zn
  • B. La-----Hf
  • C. Y-----Cd
  • D. Ce-----Lu

Explanation

3d-series elements range from Sc to Zn which include Scandium(21), Tin(22), Vanadium(23), Chromium(24), Manganese(25), Iron(26), Cobalt(27), Nickel(28), Copper(29), Zinc(30).

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