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Which of the following statements concern with d-block metals?

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a

They easily form complexes

b

They show variable oxidation states, which differ by two units only

c

Compounds containing ions of transition elements are usually coloured

d

Zinc has lowest melting point' among ad-aeries elements

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

The majority of transition metal transition metal complex compounds are coloured due to d-d electron transition or charge transfer, whereas ionic compounds are coloured due to anion polarisation. Transition elements have high melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonds between their atoms. Zinc has all of its electrons paired ) ([Ar] 3d10 4s2  and thus does not participate in metallic bonding. Due to the presence of vacant d orbitals, it forms complexes.

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