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Transition elements are frequently used as catalyst because:

A

or variable oxidationk state

B

of high ionic charge

C

large surface area of reactants

D

of their specific nature

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Because of unparied which d-electrons, transition metals have variable varlency which enables them to form unstable intermediate compounds. These intermediates give reaction path of lower activation enrergy and, therefore increase the rate of the reaction.
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