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3d-transition series of elements starts with Sc and ends with Zn. The electronic configuration of Sc and Zn are respectively.
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Solution:
Before the 4p-orbital is filled, filling-up of 3d-orbitals becomes energetically favourable and we come across 3d transition series of elements. This starts from scandium (Z=21) which has electronic configuration =[Ar]3d14s2 and end at zinc (Z=30) with electronic configuration =[Ar]3d10,4s2