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According to IUPAC, how are transition metals defined?
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Options:
  • A Metals with full d subshells.
  • B Metals with full s subshells.
  • C Metals with incomplete d subshells.
  • D Metals with complete p subshells.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Metals with incomplete d subshells.
According to IUPAC, transition metals are defined as metals which have incomplete d subshell either in neutral atom or in their ions, as mentioned in the paragraph.

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