JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryThe d and f-Block ElementsJEE Main

Which of the following is not a member of 3-transition series?

Answer: (C)

Solution

The 3d-transition series spans Sc(21) to Zn(30). Gold (Au, Z=79) belongs to the 5d-series, not the 3d-series. The correct option is (c).

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