The metal 'M' with electronic configuration \( [\text{Ar}]\,3d^{10}4s^2 \) belongs to group IIB in the periodic table and is commonly called 'Jasta'.…
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The metal 'M' with electronic configuration \( [\text{Ar}]\,3d^{10}4s^2 \) belongs to group IIB in the periodic table and is commonly called 'Jasta'.
a) Identify metal 'M' and write its main ore.
b) Why is metal 'M' not considered as transition element ?
c) Draw the vertical retort. Write its reduction reaction.
d) What happens when metal 'M' is exposed to air for a long time ?