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Transition elements typically have high melting points due to strong metallic bonding involving d-electrons, so low melting points is not a characteristic property.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 4: d and f Block Elements > Topic: Oxidation States and Colour and Magnetic Properties of d-Block
d-d transitions of unpaired electrons in incomplete d-orbitals absorb visible light.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 4: d and f Block Elements > Topic: General Properties of d-Block - Electronic Configuration and Trends
Zn has a completely filled d-orbital (3d 10 ) in both ground and oxidized states.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 4: d and f Block Elements > Topic: Actinoids and Comparison of Lanthanoids and Actinoids
