Which of the following is $NOT$ a characteristic property of transition metals?

Why are the $E^o$ values for $Mn^{2+}/Mn$,$Zn^{2+}/Zn$,and $Ni^{2+}/Ni$ more negative than expected? The table below provides the values:
| $E^o_{Mn^{2+}/Mn}$ | $E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}$ | $E^o_{Ni^{2+}/Ni}$ |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| $-1.18 \ V$ | $-0.76 \ V$ | $-0.25 \ V$ |

Which of the following statements are correct about $Zn, Cd$ and $Hg$?
$A$. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
$B$. $Zn$ and $Cd$ do not show variable oxidation state while $Hg$ shows $+I$ and $+II$.
$C$. Compounds of $Zn, Cd$ and $Hg$ are paramagnetic in nature.
$D$. $Zn, Cd$ and $Hg$ are called soft metals.
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

Transition metals are related to which block?

Which of the following pairs of elements does $NOT$ include transition elements?

Why is $_{21}Sc$ not considered a transition element?