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The tendency of the transition elements to form coloured compounds is attributed to

A

Transition of electrons from one atom to the other

B

Transition of electrons from s-orbitals of then outer shells to p-orbitals.

C

d-d-transition in last but one shell.

D

None of the reason is correct.

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  • The tendency of the transition elements to form coloured compounds is due to

    A
    transition of electrons from s-orbitals of the outer shells to p-orbitals
    B
    d-d transition in last but one orbit
    C
    transition of electrons from one atom to the other
    D
    none of these

  • The colour of transition metal compounds is attributed to ___________.

    A
    small sized metal ions
    B
    complete ns subshell
    C
    incomplete (n - 1)d subshell
    D
    absorption of light in the UV region

  • Alloy forming tendency of transition element is due to

    A
    large difference in atomic size
    B
    small difference in atomic size
    C
    more number of oxidation state
    D
    defect in their crystal lattice

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