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

Which groups of transition elements are known as non-typical transition elements?

Correct answer: A. IIB and IIIB

  • A. IIB and IIIB
  • B. IB and IVB
  • C. IVB and VB
  • D. VIB and VIIB

Explanation

Non-typical transition elements are those elements in the d-block that have completely filled d orbitals. The elements in groups IIB and IIIB have completely filled d orbitals in their ground state. For example, zinc (Zn) has a [Ar]3d104s2 electron configuration, which means that its d orbital is completely filled.

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