Zn and Cd metals do not show variable valency because :

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They have only two electrons in the outermost subshells

Their d-subshells are completely filled

Their d-subshells are partially filled

They are relatively soft metals

answer is B.

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Zn and Cd metals do not show variable valency because their d-subshells are completely filled.

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