JEE Advanced Chemistry question

Following elements do not show the properties characteristic of d-block elements

(A)Cu, Ag, Au
(B)Zn, Hg, CdCorrect
(C)Sc, Ti, V
(D)Fe, Co, Ni

Answer: (B)

Solution

In their common/typical oxidation states (+2, forming ), Zn, Cd and Hg all have a completely filled configuration, giving them no unpaired d-electrons, no colour, no significant variable valency and generally none of the hallmark properties of

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