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Explain the following observation

(i) Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals (4d10) in its ground state, yet it is regarded as a transition element

(ii) E0 value for Mn3+/M2+ couple is much more positive than Cr3+ +/Cl2+.

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(i) Silver can exhibit +2 oxidation state wherein it will have incompletely filled d- orbital.

(ii) Much higher third ionisation energy of Mn where the required change is from d5 to d4.

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