Question

Among d-block elements, the most abundant element belongs to the first transition state.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was posed to me in an international level competition.

This intriguing question originated from Electronic Configurations of the D-Block Elements topic in section D and F-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right option is (a) True

For explanation: Iron and titanium are the most abundantly found transition elements. The most abundant transition metal in Earth’s solid crust is iron, which is fourth among all elements and second (to aluminum) among metals in crustal abundance.