Q. An element with atomic number 21 is a

A) Halogen
B) Representative element
C) Transition element
D) Alkali metal
Explanation

(c)
The electronic configuration of element with atomic number 21 is ${1s}^{2},2s^{2},2p^{6},3s^{2},3p^{6},4s^{2},3d^{1}$
Since, this element contains partly filled d-orbital, so it is a d-block element. d-block elements are also known as transition elements.

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