Q.

Assertion : Silver is a transition element. 

Reason : Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals (4d10 ) in its ground state.

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a

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c

Both (A) and (R) are false

d

(A) is true but (R) is false

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The silver atom's 4d10shape in the ground state indicates that its d- orbitals are all filled. However, it has a structure of 4d9 in its most stable oxidation state (+1), which has a partially filled d-orbital. Thus, it is transition element.

Assertion is correct, reason is correct, but reason is NOT correct explanation assertion.

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