Asked in PMC Practice Test 14 (2021) 2021Moderate

The total number of transition elements are?

Correct answer: E. 38

  • A. 48
  • B. 32
  • C. 58
  • D. 28
  • E. 38

Explanation

According to federal text book, there are 38 transition elements. These d-block elements have 4 series i.e first outer transition series, second outer transition series, third outer transition series and fourth outer transition series.

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The electronic structure of d-block elements covers the filling of the (n-1)d and ns orbitals, general electronic configurations, and the exceptions shown by chromium and copper. It explains how partially filled d orbitals produce variable oxidation states, coloured ions, magnetic behaviour and complex formation, while distinguishing transition elements from elements with completely filled d subshells.

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