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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is not a transition metal
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Option 2 : Lead (Pb)
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Transition Metals
- Transition metals are elements found in the d-block of the periodic table, which includes groups 3 through 12.
- They are characterized by having an incomplete d sub-shell in either their elemental form or common oxidation states.
EXPLANATION:
- In the given options:
- Silver (Ag) - Silver is a transition metal, found in group 11 of the periodic table.
- Lead (Pb) - Lead is not a transition metal. It is a post-transition metal and is found in group 14 of the periodic table.
- Tungsten (W) - Tungsten is a transition metal, found in group 6 of the periodic table.
- Manganese (Mn) - Manganese is a transition metal, found in group 7 of the periodic table.
Therefore, the correct answer is (Lead - Pb).
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