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Why do the transition metals forin a large number of complex compounds ?

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Transition elements (metals) forms a large number of complex· compounds this is due to
i) Small size of these ions,
ii) High effective nuclear charge,
iii) Possessing in completely filled d-orbitals.
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  2. What are complex compounds ? Give examples.

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  12. What is Lanthanoid contraction ?

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  13. What are the different oxidation states exhibited by the lanthanoids ?

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  14. What is Misch metal ? Given its composition and use.

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  15. What is actinoid contraction ?

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  16. What are co-ordination compounds? Give two examples.

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  17. What is a coordination polyhedron ?

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  18. What is a double salt? Give example.

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  19. What is difference between a double salt and complex compound ?

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  20. What is a ligand ?

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