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Question
Silver atom has completely filled d orbitals (4d10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?
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Solution
Silver (Z = 47) can also show +2 oxidation state, in which its 4d orbitals are incompletely filled; hence, it is a transition element.
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