Which of the following is not a transition metal

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  1. Silver
  2. Lead (Pb)
  3. Tungsten (w)
  4. Manganese (Mn) 

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Option 2 : Lead (Pb)
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CONCEPT:

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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