The set that contains atomic number of only transition element is -
📖 Explanation
Transition elements are d-block elements, characterized by having partially filled d-orbitals. Let's analyze the atomic numbers (Z) in each set based on their position in the periodic table.
The set in option B contains Z=21 (Scandium), Z=25 (Manganese), Z=42 (Molybdenum), and Z=72 (Hafnium). All four of these are d-block elements and are thus classified as transition elements.
The other sets contain elements that are not transition metals. For instance, set A includes Z=32 (Germanium, a p-block metalloid) and Z=53 (Iodine, a p-block halogen). Set C contains only s-block and p-block elements like Z=9 (Fluorine) and Z=38 (Strontium). Set D includes Z=37 (Rubidium, an s-block alkali metal) and Z=50 (Tin, a p-block metal).
Thus, only the set in option B consists exclusively of atomic numbers of transition elements.






























































