Question

Which among the following is not considered as a part of transition elements?

Options

• Zirconium

• Zinc

• Cadmium

• Silver

Answer 1

Cadmium

Explanation:

The electronic configurations of Cd and Hg are represented by the general formula (n − 1)d¹⁰ ns². The orbitals in these elements are completely filled in the ground state as well as in their common oxidation states. Therefore, they are not regarded as transition elements.