Chemistry-Transition Elements
NEET Chemistry Transition Elements Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The first row transition elements show variable oxidation states. | Reason (R): The transition metals have incomplete d sub-shells.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Transition elements show variable oxidation states due to their incomplete d sub-shells which allow them to lose different numbers of electrons.
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