Q.

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as reason (R). 

Assertion (A): Zn, Cd, Hg are non transition elements while Cu, Ag, Au are transition elements.
Reason (R): Zn,Cd and Hg has incompletely filled d-orbitals in +2 oxidation state.
In light of the given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given.

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a

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

b

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

c

(A) is true but (R) is false

d

Both (A) and (R) are false

answer is C.

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Transition metals are defined as the elements having incompletely filled d orbitals. Since Zn, Cd and Hg have completely filled d orbital, they are not regarded as transition elements.

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