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Which of the following statements is wrong for the transition elements?

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a

Exhibits variable valency.

b

Last electron enters in (n - 1) d subshell.

c

Transition elements are placed from 3rd to 6th period.

d

General electronic configuration is (n1)d110 ns02.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Transition elements starts from 4th period as they have valence shell configuration (n1)d110ns02

Transition metals are not generally diamagnetic Infect most of the transition metals are paramagnetic or ferromagnetic. It is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in their atoms/ions. 

Hence, the option A is correct.

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