Zinc does not show variable valency like d-block elements be... | CHEMISTRY - GENERAL PROPERTIES OF THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS (D-BLOCK) | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Zinc does not show variable valency like d-block elements because.

A

It is a soft metal

B

D-orbital is complete

C

It is low melting

D

Two electrons are present in the outermost orbit

Answer

D-orbital is complete

Explanation

Solution

d-orbital is complete; $Zn - 3d^{10}4s^{2}$