Statement I:Zn(d¹⁰) is not a transition element where as Cu (d¹⁰) is a transition element
Statement II: In ‘+2’ state the configuration of zinc is (d¹⁰) where as for copper it is d⁹

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Statements I and II are incorrect

Statements I and II are correct

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

"A transition element has incomplete $ns and (n - 1) d$ subshells in its neutal atom or in its “+2” state" ;

Thus copper is a transition element but not zinc ;

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE