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Prisha Laxmi
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Answer to: Which of the 3d series of the transition metals exhibits the largest number of oxidation states and why?

Mn (Z = 25) = 3d54s2 Mn has the maximum number of unpaired electrons present in the d-subshell (5 electrons). Hence, Mn exhibits the largest number ...

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Answer to: In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomization of zinc is the lowest, i.e., 126 kJ mol^-1. Why?

The extent of metallic bonding an element undergoes decides the enthalpy of atomization. The more extensive the metallic bonding of an element, the mo...

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Answer to: Silver atom has completely filled d orbitals (4d^10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?

Ag has a completely filled 4d orbital (4d10 5s1) in its ground state. Now, silver displays two oxidation states (+1 and +2). In the +1 oxidation state...

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