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Which statement is true about the transitional elements?

A

They exhibit diamagnetism

B

They exhibit inert pair effect

C

They do not form alloys

D

They show variable oxidatio states

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The correct Answer is:
D
They show variable oxidation states due to praticipation of `(n - 1)` d-orbitals electrons with `ns` orbital electrons.
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