MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

What is the position of transition elements from Sc to Zn in long form of periodic table?

(A)Group 4 to 13, period -3
(B)Group 3 to 12, period -4Correct
(C)Group 5 to 14, period -4
(D)Group 3 to 12, period-5

Answer: (B)

Solution

Scandium () to zinc () form the first (3d) transition series, in which the 3d subshell is filled after 4s. In the long form of the periodic table the d-block occupies groups 3 to 12, and the

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