Asked in PMC Practice Test 30 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following is typical transition metal?

Correct answer: D. Co

  • A. Sc
  • B. Y
  • C. Cd
  • D. Co

Explanation

Option D is correct since only Co is a typical transition element.Group 2B (Zn, Cd, and Hg) and group 3B(Sc, Y, and La) are nontypical transition elements.

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